PUXICO JR. HIGH

PUXICO R-VIII
481 N BEDFORD ST
PUXICO, MO 63960
181 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Puxico Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Puxico, Missouri. As part of the Puxico R-VIII School District, the junior high serves as a crucial bridge between elementary education and high school, focusing on the developmental needs of students during their early adolescent years. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities to foster personal and social growth.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Puxico school system, which aims to prepare students for future academic and career success within a supportive community atmosphere. By utilizing its official website, the district maintains open communication with families, providing access to essential school information, calendars, and academic resources. Located on North Bedford Street, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting Puxico’s dedication to providing quality public education to its youth.
181
Total Students
12.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    176 (97.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: PUXICO R-VIII
Phone: (573)222-3058
Website: http://www.puxico.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 72
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 67
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 60
Gender Ratio