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Academic outcomes for K-12 students in Missouri are below national averages.
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Missouri high school graduates need better preparation for college and careers.
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Missouri’s schools see persistent achievement gaps based on race and income.
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Our Challenge
Missouri’s policy framework for K-12 education does not create the necessary conditions for our public schools to flourish. As a result, many children in Missouri lack access to high-quality public education.
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Percentage of Missouri 8th graders proficient in reading
5%
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Percentage of Missouri 8th graders proficient in Math.
12thDown from 17th in 2009
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Missouri's national ranking in 8th grade reading proficency.
8thDown from 22th in 2009
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Missouri's national ranking in 8th grade math proficiency
$52,450Missouri Average Teacher Pay*
$66,350US Average Teacher Pay*
26th
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Missouri ranks 46th nationally for average teacher pay*
*Source is National Center for Education Statistics, data from 2022
$11,850Missouri Annual Per Pupil Expenditures**
$14,250US Annual Per Pupil Expenditures**
17th
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Missouri ranks 37th nationally for annual per pupil expenditures**
*Source is U.S. Census Bureau, data from 2021
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