Meramec Valley R-III School District

126 N Payne St
Pacific, MO 63069-1260
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
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 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,930 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 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,930 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#203 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
40%
43%
43%
34%
38%
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
89%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,724 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,042 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,724
$15,190
Spending / Student
$14,042
$14,008

Best Meramec Valley R-III School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4536 Coleman Rd
Villa Ridge, MO 63089
(636) 742-2133
Gr: PK-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Zitzman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
255 S Indian Pride Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1440
Gr: K-4 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Nike Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2264 Hwy Ap
Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444
Gr: PK-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Robertsville Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4000 Hwy N
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 271-1448
Gr: K-4 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Pacific Intermediate
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
195 N Indian Pride Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1425
Gr: 5-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Pacific High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Riverbend School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2085 Hwy N
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481
Gr: 7-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
228 South Indian Prode Drive
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Meramec Valley R-III School District?
Meramec Valley R-III School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,930 students.
What is the rank of Meramec Valley R-III School District?
Meramec Valley R-III School District is ranked #225 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 $14,042 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,930 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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