For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 214 students in Bunker R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
51±¬ÁÏs in Bunker R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
214 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bunker R-III 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#472 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,439 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,280 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 60% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,439
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,280
$13,908
Best Bunker R-III School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bunker High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 72 Eagle Pride Drive
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Bunker Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 72 Eagle Pride Drive
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bunker R-III School District?
Bunker R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 214 students.
What is the rank of Bunker R-III School District?
Bunker R-III School District is ranked #483 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Bunker R-III School District?
96% of Bunker R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bunker R-III School District?
Bunker R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Bunker R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,280 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 60% over four school years.
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