Top Rankings
Rolla 31 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,202 students in Rolla 31 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 Rolla 31 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
4,202 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Rolla 31 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 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%

Graduation Rate
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.51
# American Indian Students
15 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
123 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
228 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
163 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
3,441 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
82%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
225 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
164
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
305
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
311
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
292
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
301
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
291
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
270
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
279
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
297
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
309
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
391
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
396
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
307
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
289
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,802 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 $11,272 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$13,447 MM

Spending
$47 MM
$12,401 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,802
$15,081

Spending / Student
$11,272
$13,908

Best Rolla 31 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Mark Twain Dr
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0170
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0170
Grades: PK-3
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 Lanning Ln
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0190
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0190
Grades: PK-3
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 E 18th St
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0180
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0180
Grades: PK-3
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Rolla Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 Soest Rd
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0120
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0120
Grades: 4-6
| 840 students
Rank: #55.
Rolla Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Bulldog Run
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0140
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0140
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
Rank: #66.
Rolla Jr. High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1360 Soest Rd
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0130
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0130
Grades: 7-8
| 606 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rolla Technical Center
Vocational School
500 Forum Dr
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0160
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0160
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rolla Technical Inst.
Vocational School
1304 E 10th St
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0150
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0150
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rolla 31 School District?
Rolla 31 School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,202 students.
What is the rank of Rolla 31 School District?
Rolla 31 School District is ranked #254 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rolla 31 School District?
82% of Rolla 31 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rolla 31 School District?
Rolla 31 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Rolla 31 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,272 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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