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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,660 students in Monett R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Monett R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
2,660 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Monett R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 554 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
0.51
# American Indian Students
15 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
97 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,116 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
1,334 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
50%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
105
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
161
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
172
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
301
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
326
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
172
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
188
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
200
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
179
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,078 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,921 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% 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
$14,078
$15,066
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
$11,921
$13,894
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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monett High 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
| 739 students
Rank: #22.
Monett Intermediate
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 9th St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6151
Grades: 4-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Monett Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4 David Sippy Drive
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6228
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 7th St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 354-2168
Grades: 3-4
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
1007 6th Street
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 354-2168
Grades: PK-K
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Learning Lane
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3411
Grades: 1-3
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
Scott Regional Tech Center
Vocational 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 7 public schools serving 2,660 students.
What is the rank of Monett R-I School District?
Monett R-I School District is ranked #220 out of 554 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: 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?
50% of Monett R-I School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monett R-I School District?
Monett R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than 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 $11,921 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 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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