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Moberly School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,102 students in Moberly 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 Moberly School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
2,102 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Moberly 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#383 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.6%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2022. View full 31-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Black
4%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
78%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,305 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,152 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$36 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,305
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,152
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Moberly School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moberly Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Gratz Brown Rd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2660
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2660
Gr: 9-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Moberly Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 Shepherd Brothers Blvd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2680
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2680
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Gratz Brown Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Gratz Brown Rd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2694
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2694
Gr: 3-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Alt Center For Educ Success
Alternative School
1621 Gratz Brown Rd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-8800
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-8800
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
930 Shepherd Brothers Blvd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2693
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2693
Gr: PK | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Moberly Area Technical Center
Vocational School
1623 Gratz Brown Rd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2690
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2690
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
909 Porter St
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2630
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2630
Gr: K-2 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
701 S Fourth
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2640
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2640
Gr: K-2 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moberly School District?
Moberly School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,102 students.
What is the rank of Moberly School District?
Moberly School District is ranked #376 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moberly School District?
78% of Moberly School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moberly School District?
Moberly School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Moberly School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,152 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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