For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 780 students in Monroe City 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 Monroe City R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), 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
780 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monroe City 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#229 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.5%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
84%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,187 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 $15,550 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,187
$17,244
Spending / Student
$15,550
$16,653
Best Monroe City R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe City R-i High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Hwys 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4626
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4626
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Monroe City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Monroe City Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Gr: 5-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe City R-I School District?
Monroe City R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 780 students.
What is the rank of Monroe City R-I School District?
Monroe City R-I School District is ranked #240 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 Monroe City R-I School District?
84% of Monroe City R-I School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe City R-I School District?
Monroe City R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Monroe City R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,550 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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