Top Rankings
La Monte R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 305 students in La Monte R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in La Monte R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
305 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Monte R-IV 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#436 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.9%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
47%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
48%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,911 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,934 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,911
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,934
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best La Monte R-IV School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Monte Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5621
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5621
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
La Monte High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Monte R-IV School District?
La Monte R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 305 students.
What is the rank of Lante R-IV School District?
Lante R-IV School District is ranked #423 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lante R-IV School District?
48% of Lante R-IV School District students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lante R-IV School District?
Lante R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Lante R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,934 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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