Macon County R-I School District

702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552-2062
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,174 students in Macon County 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 Macon County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,174 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Macon County 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 51% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#181 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

42%
38%
51%
89.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
12.8%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.52

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% White
88%
67%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,535 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,151 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,255 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$17 MM
$14,732 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$15,535
$17,244

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,151
$16,653

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Macon County R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macon Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Macon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Macon Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Family Literacy Center
Alternative School
408 Blees Industrial Drive
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Macon Area Cte Center
Vocational School
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Macon County R-I School District?
Macon County R-I School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,174 students.
What is the rank of Macon County R-I School District?
Macon County R-I School District is ranked #187 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County R-I School District?
88% of Macon County R-I School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Macon County R-I School District?
Macon County 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 Macon County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,151 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,174 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 51% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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