Top Rankings
Monett R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,660 students in Monett R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Monett R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
2,660 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monett 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
42%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
50%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,078 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,921 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,078
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,921
$13,908
Best Monett R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monett Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4 David Sippy Drive
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6228
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6228
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Monett High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
One David Sippy Dr
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-5445
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-5445
Grades: 9-12
| 739 students
Rank: #33.
Monett Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 9th St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6151
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6151
Grades: 4-5
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 7th St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 354-2168
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 354-2168
Grades: 3-4
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
1007 6th Street
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 354-2168
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 354-2168
Grades: PK-K
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Learning Lane
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3411
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3411
Grades: 1-3
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
Scott Regional Tech Center
Vocational School
Two David Sippy Dr
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-7022
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-7022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monett R-I School District?
Monett R-I School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,660 students.
What is the rank of Monett R-I School District?
Monett R-I School District is ranked #227 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 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monett R-I School District?
50% of Monett R-I School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monett R-I School District?
Monett R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Monett R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,921 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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