Top Rankings
Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III 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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,184 students in Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III 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 Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
1,184 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#233 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
% White
93%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,669 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,405 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 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
$14,669
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,405
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 N Elm St
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2550
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 Old Hwy 60
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1054 Old Hwy 60
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-5412
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-5412
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Birch Tree Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
422 W Old Hwy 60 East
Mountain View, MO 65548
(573) 292-3106
Mountain View, MO 65548
(573) 292-3106
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District?
Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,184 students.
What is the rank of Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District?
Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District is ranked #243 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. 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 Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District?
93% of Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District?
Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,405 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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