C+
Hume R-VIII School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns
Serves Howard Township, Walnut Township, Hume and Henry Township.
Students
118
Schools
2
Spent per student
$17,839
MO $14,569
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
55%
What stands out about Hume R-VIII School District
- School Grade C+: better than 43% of Kansas districts
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 16 pts below the state
- Spends 22% more per student than the MO average
- 7 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.5% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Buffalo.
PK–5Altoona-Midway ElementaryAltoona-Midway Unified School District 387
6–12Altoona-Midway Middle/High SchoolAltoona-Midway Unified School District 387
Test scores vs. MO
2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 45.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)75%
State average 90.6% · small group: the state reports 50–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$17,839 per student · 22% above MO
Spending
Classroom instruction 55%Support & administration 40%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 38%State 53%Federal 8%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
129’20
130’21
112’22
112’23
118’24
Down 8.5% since 2020.
Students
White 88%Two or more races 10%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
Butler R-V School DistrictCharlotte Township, New Home Township
$10,929per student
Nevada R-V School DistrictMetz Township, Richland Township
$11,509per student
Rich Hill R-IV School DistrictNew Home Township, Osage Township
$12,787per student
Miami R-I School DistrictCharlotte Township, Homer Township
$15,625per student
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.