Top Rankings
Hume R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 112 students in Hume R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Hume R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
112 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hume R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#198 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
86%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,875 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,313 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,875
$15,081
Spending / Student
$16,313
$13,908
Best Hume R-VIII School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hume High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9163 Sw 2nd Street
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hume Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9163 Sw 2nd Street
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hume R-VIII School District?
Hume R-VIII School District manages 2 public schools serving 112 students.
What is the rank of Hume R-VIII School District?
Hume R-VIII School District is ranked #239 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hume R-VIII School District?
86% of Hume R-VIII School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hume R-VIII School District?
Hume R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Hume R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,313 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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