Serving 187 students in grades 5-8, Monroe City Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monroe City Middle School's student population of 187 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
187 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Monroe City Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe City Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
2%
8%

Black
4%
15%

White
83%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe City Middle School's ranking?
Monroe City Middle School is ranked #1072 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Monroe City Middle School?
187 students attend Monroe City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Monroe City Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe City Middle School?
Monroe City Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Monroe City Middle School offer ?
Monroe City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Monroe City Middle School part of?
Monroe City Middle School is part of Monroe City R-I School District.
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