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Calhoun R-VIII School District

409 S College
Calhoun, MO 65323-1309
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Calhoun R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 55 students in Calhoun R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Calhoun R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,477 Schools
# Students
55 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Calhoun R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#457 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
40%
20-29%
43%
<50%
38%
(19-20)
≥50%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
100%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $46,836 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 105% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,636 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 105% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$46,836
$15,081
Spending / Student
$40,636
$13,908

Best Calhoun R-VIII School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
409 S College
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3422
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Calhoun R-VIII School District?
Calhoun R-VIII School District manages 1 public schools serving 55 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun R-VIII School District?
Calhoun R-VIII School District is ranked #486 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun R-VIII School District?
100% of Calhoun R-VIII School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun R-VIII School District?
Calhoun R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Calhoun R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,636 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 105% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 0%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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