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Montgomery County R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,075 students in Montgomery County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Montgomery County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
1,075 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montgomery County R-II 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#409 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.3%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
89%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,897 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,684 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,897
$15,190
Spending / Student
$12,684
$14,009
Best Montgomery County R-II School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Co. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
394 N Hwy 19
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2213
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2213
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Montgomery City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harper St
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Co. Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 N Hwy 19
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Jonesburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 Smith Rd
Jonesburg, MO 63351
(833) 662-6228
Jonesburg, MO 63351
(833) 662-6228
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montgomery County R-II School District?
Montgomery County R-II School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,075 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery County R-II School District?
Montgomery County R-II School District is ranked #411 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County R-II School District?
89% of Montgomery County R-II School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montgomery County R-II School District?
Montgomery County R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Montgomery County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,684 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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