Monroe City R-I School District

401 Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456-1398
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 776 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 40%), 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 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
776 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

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.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#229 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
44%
40%
41%
43%
40-44%
38%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
84%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,769 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,071 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,769
$15,081
Spending / Student
$17,071
$13,908

Best Monroe City R-I School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe City R-i High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Hwys 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4626
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Monroe City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Monroe City Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Gr: 5-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

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 776 students.
What is the rank of Monroe City R-I School District?
Monroe City R-I School District is ranked #242 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, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 12:1, which is lower than 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 $17,071 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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