Monett R-I School District

900 E. Scott Street
Monett, MO 65708-1782
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Monett R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,314 students in Monett 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 Monett R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,314 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Monett 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#204 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Monett R-I  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monett R-I  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.
42%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monett R-I  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.
33%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Monett R-I  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.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Monett R-I  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.50
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
80 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
948 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
1,175 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
51%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
95
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
169
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
173
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
182
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
199
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
179
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,183 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,703 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Monett R-I  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
$32 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Monett R-I  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
$16,183
$15,071
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Monett R-I  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
$13,703
$13,899
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Monett R-I  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 Monett R-I School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
One David Sippy Dr
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-5445
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #22.
Monett Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 9th St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6151
Grades: 4-5
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Monett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
710 Ninth St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6228
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monett Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1007 6th Street
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 354-2168
Grades: PK-K
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monett Elementary School
Magnet School
601 Learning Lane
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3411
Grades: 1-3
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
Scott Regional Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Two David Sippy Dr
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-7022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Monett R-I School District?
Monett R-I School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,314 students.
What is the rank of Monett R-I School District?
Monett R-I School District is ranked #147 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 graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monett R-I School District?
51% of Monett R-I School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monett R-I School District?
Monett 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 Monett R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,703 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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