Mountain Grove R-III School District

207 E Fifth
Mountain Grove, MO 65711-0806
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Mountain Grove R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,598 students in Mountain Grove R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Mountain Grove R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,598 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Mountain Grove R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#108 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Mountain Grove R-III  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
48%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain Grove R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain Grove R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Mountain Grove R-III  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.49
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
1,499 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
105
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
118
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
114
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
116
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
140
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,295 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,032 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Mountain Grove R-III  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Mountain Grove R-III  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,295
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Mountain Grove R-III  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,032
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Mountain Grove R-III  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Mountain Grove R-III School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Grove Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 E Ninth
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Grades: PK-4
| 674 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Grove Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 E 17th St
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Grades: 5-8
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain Grove High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 N Main
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ozark Mountain Technical Ctr.
Vocational School
211 E Fifth St
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ozark Regional Juvenile Det Ct
Alternative School
1400 Industrial Park
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Grades: K-12
| 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mountain Grove R-III School District?
Mountain Grove R-III School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,598 students.
What is the rank of Mountain Grove R-III School District?
Mountain Grove R-III School District is ranked #110 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Grove R-III School District?
94% of Mountain Grove R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain Grove R-III School District?
Mountain Grove R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Mountain Grove R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,032 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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