For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 440 students in Maries County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Maries County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
3 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
440 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maries County R-I 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#378 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
95%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,561 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,464 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$6 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,561
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,464
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Maries County R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vienna High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Fourth Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3363
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3363
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Vienna Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Fourth Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3365
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3365
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Vienna Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Fourth Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3363
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3363
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maries County R-I School District?
Maries County R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 440 students.
What is the rank of Maries County R-I School District?
Maries County R-I School District is ranked #362 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Maries County R-I School District?
95% of Maries County R-I School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maries County R-I School District?
Maries County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Maries County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,464 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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