Top Rankings
Mound City R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 276 students in Mound City R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Mound City R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
276 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Mound City R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 557 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.50
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
260 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
15
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
14
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
25
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,601 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,250 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,601
$15,071
Spending / Student
$16,250
$13,899
Best Mound City R-II School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mound City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Grades: PK-4
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Mound City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Grades: 5-8
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Mound City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mound City R-II School District?
Mound City R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 276 students.
What is the rank of Mound City R-II School District?
Mound City R-II School District is ranked #37 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mound City R-II School District?
94% of Mound City R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mound City R-II School District?
Mound City R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Mound City R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,250 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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