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Macon County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,210 students in Macon County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Macon County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,210 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Macon County R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.50
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
44 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
1,066 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
88%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
94
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
84
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
100
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
127
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
110
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,991 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,769 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,991
$15,071
Spending / Student
$10,769
$13,899
Best Macon County R-I School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macon Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Macon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Macon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
Family Literacy Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
408 Blees Industrial Drive
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Macon Area Cte Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Macon County R-I School District?
Macon County R-I School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,210 students.
What is the rank of Macon County R-I School District?
Macon County R-I School District is ranked #132 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County R-I School District?
88% of Macon County R-I School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Macon County R-I School District?
Macon County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Macon County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,769 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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