Morgan County R-II School District

913 W Newton
Versailles, MO 65084-1811
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,263 students in Morgan County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Morgan 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 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,263 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Morgan 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#301 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

29%
40%

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45%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

33%
38%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
17.5%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.52

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
15%

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% White
92%
67%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,048 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,211 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$15,255 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$17 MM
$14,732 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,048
$17,244

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$13,211
$16,653

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Morgan County R-II School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morgan Co. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
913 W Newton
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-4697
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Morgan Co. Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
913 W Newton
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-4272
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Morgan Co. Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
913 W Newton
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-5432
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
913 W Newton
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-4231
Gr: PK | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Morgan County R-II School District?
Morgan County R-II School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,263 students.
What is the rank of Morgan County R-II School District?
Morgan County R-II School District is ranked #318 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County R-II School District?
92% of Morgan County R-II School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morgan County R-II School District?
Morgan 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 Morgan County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,211 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,263 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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