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Public School Review - Established 2003

Plainview R-VIII School District

Rte 3 Box 145
Ava, MO 65608-9507
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (417) 683-2046
www.plainviewschool.org

Top Rankings

Plainview 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 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 93 students in Plainview R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Plainview R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,463 Schools
# Students
93 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradePlainview R-VIII School DistrictMissouri
Pre-K1664
Kind7107
110110
28111
39116
414113
52115
614114
78115
85116
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District Rank

Plainview 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.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MO)
#512 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearPlainview R-VIII School District
2023#512
2022#535
2021#259
2019#510
2018#349
2017#414
2016#371
2015#266
2014#294
2013#281
2012#358
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25%
40%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearPlainview R-VIII School DistrictMissouri
202325%40%
202215%39%
202134%37%
201924%42%
201834%42%
201744%47%
201644%48%
201544%44%
201444%52%
201347%53%
201247%55%
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11-19%
43%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearPlainview R-VIII School DistrictMissouri
202215%43%
202144%46%
201924%49%
201834%49%
201744%61%
201654%63%
201554%60%
201454%53%
201357%55%
201252%55%
201152%55%
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<50%
38%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearPlainview R-VIII School DistrictMissouri
202250%38%
202150%37%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.52

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearPlainview R-VIII School DistrictMissouri
20230.040.50
20210.040.48
20200.040.47
20190.040.47
20160.060.46
20150.080.44
20140.060.44
20120.060.42
20110.040.41
20010.040.35
20000.020.33
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2023)

YearPlainview R-VIII School DistrictMissouri
20231%8%
20202%7%
20192%7%
20163%6%
20153%6%
20143%6%
20123%5%
20112%5%
20012%2%
20001%2%
19981%1%
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% Black
n/a
15%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2021)

YearPlainview R-VIII School DistrictMissouri
20212%15%
20151%16%
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% White
98%
67%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)

YearPlainview R-VIII School DistrictMissouri
2024100%68%
202398%69%
2022100%69%
202198%70%
202098%71%
201998%71%
201697%72%
201596%73%
201497%73%
2013100%74%
201297%74%
201198%75%
2010100%76%
2009100%76%
2008100%76%
2007100%76%
2006100%77%
2005100%77%
2004100%78%
2003100%78%
2002100%79%
200198%79%
200099%80%
199999%81%
199899%81%
1997100%81%
1996100%82%
1995100%82%
1994100%82%
1993100%83%
1992100%82%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,989 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,602 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearPlainview R-VIII School DistrictMissouri
2023$2 MM$7 MM
2022$1 MM$6 MM
2021$2 MM$7 MM
2020$1 MM$6 MM
2019$1 MM$6 MM
2018$1 MM$6 MM
2017$1 MM$6 MM
2016$1 MM$6 MM
2015$1 MM$6 MM
2014$1 MM$6 MM
2012$1 MM$6 MM
2011$1 MM$6 MM
2010$1 MM$6 MM
2009$1 MM$5 MM
2008$1 MM$5 MM
2007$1 MM$5 MM
2006$1 MM$5 MM
2005$1 MM$5 MM
2004$1 MM$5 MM
2003$1 MM$5 MM
2002$1 MM$4 MM
2001$1 MM$4 MM
2000$1 MM$4 MM
1999$1 MM$4 MM
1998$1 MM$4 MM
1997$1 MM$3 MM
1996$1 MM$3 MM
1995$1 MM$3 MM
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Spending
$1 MM
$12,401 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearPlainview R-VIII School DistrictMissouri
2023$1 MM$6 MM
2022$1 MM$7 MM
2021$1 MM$6 MM
2020$1 MM$7 MM
2019$1 MM$6 MM
2018$1 MM$6 MM
2017$1 MM$6 MM
2016$1 MM$6 MM
2015$1 MM$6 MM
2014$1 MM$6 MM
2012$1 MM$5 MM
2011$1 MM$6 MM
2010$1 MM$6 MM
2009$1 MM$6 MM
2008$1 MM$6 MM
2007$1 MM$5 MM
2006$1 MM$5 MM
2005$1 MM$5 MM
2004$1 MM$5 MM
2003$1 MM$5 MM
2002$1 MM$5 MM
2001$1 MM$4 MM
2000$1 MM$4 MM
1999$1 MM$4 MM
1998$1 MM$4 MM
1997$1 MM$3 MM
1996$1 MM$3 MM
1995$1 MM$3 MM
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Revenue / Student
$16,989
$15,190

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearPlainview R-VIII School DistrictMissouri
2023$15,960$12,828
2022$12,670$10,721
2021$19,036$13,574
2020$12,670$10,721
2019$13,382$11,328
2018$12,670$11,298
2016$12,000$10,788
2015$12,702$9,469
2014$12,465$9,927
2012$11,228$9,889
2011$10,236$9,681
2010$11,822$9,469
2009$9,200$8,810
2008$11,459$8,648
2007$12,674$8,379
2006$11,418$8,290
2005$9,274$7,623
2004$11,554$7,592
2003$11,432$7,245
2002$10,634$6,806
2001$9,341$7,002
2000$9,537$6,217
1999$7,978$5,811
1998$7,490$5,726
1997$7,640$5,500
1995$7,554$4,709
1992$4,535$3,754
1990$4,512$3,732
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Spending / Student
$14,602
$14,008

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearPlainview R-VIII School DistrictMissouri
2023$13,717$11,362
2022$13,629$11,595
2021$16,361$12,023
2020$13,629$11,595
2019$11,725$11,339
2018$11,821$10,855
2016$12,411$10,861
2015$14,468$9,562
2014$12,525$9,640
2012$11,912$9,313
2011$10,575$9,303
2010$13,465$9,562
2009$11,592$8,968
2008$12,031$9,268
2007$11,933$8,911
2006$10,956$8,142
2005$9,726$7,369
2004$9,988$7,250
2003$11,148$7,305
2002$9,849$7,131
2001$8,670$6,892
2000$10,098$6,240
1999$8,422$5,803
1998$7,041$5,573
1997$7,174$5,302
1995$6,386$4,594
1992$4,640$3,754
1990$4,140$3,730
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Best Plainview R-VIII School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rte 3 Box 145
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-2046
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Plainview R-VIII School District?
Plainview R-VIII School District manages 1 public schools serving 93 students.
What is the rank of Plainview R-VIII School District?
Plainview R-VIII School District is ranked #518 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 Plainview R-VIII School District?
98% of Plainview R-VIII School District students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainview R-VIII School District?
Plainview R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Plainview R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,602 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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