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 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,374 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 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,374 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Monett R-I 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#213 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
40%
42%
43%
33%
38%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
43%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
48%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,774 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,357 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,774
$15,190
Spending / Student
$13,357
$14,008

Best Monett R-I School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monett Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4 David Sippy Drive
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6228
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Monett High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
One David Sippy Dr
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-5445
Gr: 9-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Monett Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
711 9th St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6151
Gr: 4-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
1007 6th Street
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 354-2168
Gr: PK-K | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Learning Lane
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3411
Gr: 1-3 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Scott Regional Tech Center
Vocational School
Two David Sippy Dr
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-7022
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Monett R-I School District?
Monett R-I School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,374 students.
What is the rank of Monett R-I School District?
Monett R-I School District is ranked #182 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), 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?
48% of Monett R-I School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 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 $13,357 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,374 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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