Meramec Valley R-III School District

126 N Payne St
Pacific, MO 63069-1260
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,044 students in Meramec Valley 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 Meramec Valley R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
3,044 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Meramec Valley 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#246 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Meramec Valley R-III  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meramec Valley R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meramec Valley R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Meramec Valley R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Meramec Valley R-III  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.51
# American Indian Students
12 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
149 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
39 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
2,701 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
89%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
128 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
116
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
215
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
227
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
247
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
221
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
185
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
250
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
225
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
237
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,172 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,516 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Meramec Valley R-III  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Meramec Valley R-III  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,172
$15,081
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Meramec Valley R-III  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,516
$13,908
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Meramec Valley R-III  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Meramec Valley R-III School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nike Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2264 Hwy Ap
Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444
Grades: PK-4
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4536 Coleman Rd
Villa Ridge, MO 63089
(636) 742-2133
Grades: K-4
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Zitzman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 S Indian Pride Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1440
Grades: K-4
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1434
Grades: K-4
| 201 students
Rank: #55.
Pacific Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
195 N Indian Pride Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1425
Grades: 5-6
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
Robertsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Hwy N
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 271-1448
Grades: K-4
| 161 students
Rank: #77.
Pacific High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 968 students
Rank: #88.
Riverbend School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2085 Hwy N
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481
Grades: 7-8
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
413 W Union
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Grades: PK
| 106 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Meramec Valley R-III School District?
Meramec Valley R-III School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,044 students.
What is the rank of Meramec Valley R-III School District?
Meramec Valley R-III School District is ranked #259 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meramec Valley R-III School District?
89% of Meramec Valley R-III School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Meramec Valley R-III School District?
Meramec Valley R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Meramec Valley R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,516 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,044 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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