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Monroe City R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 776 students in Monroe City R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Monroe City R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
776 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monroe City R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#201 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
84%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,769 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,071 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,769
$15,081
Spending / Student
$17,071
$13,908
Best Monroe City R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe City R-i High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Hwys 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4626
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4626
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Monroe City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Monroe City Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Grades: 5-8
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe City R-I School District?
Monroe City R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 776 students.
What is the rank of Monroe City R-I School District?
Monroe City R-I School District is ranked #217 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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 graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe City R-I School District?
84% of Monroe City R-I School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe City R-I School District?
Monroe City R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Monroe City R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,071 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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