6.6avg / 10

Maries Co. R-ii School District

School District · Belle, Missouri

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 692

Teachers (FTE): 59

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

692

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

692

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

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Evaluating Maries Co. R-ii?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Maries Co. R-ii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Belle · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Bland · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Belle · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Missouri rank

#190 of 462

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Missouri avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,771

$1,756 vs Missouri median

District size

692 students

Typical than Missouri median

The short answer

Maries Co. R-ii ranks #190 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Maries Co. R-ii's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Belle Elem. (6.9/10), Maries Co. Middle (6.8/10), and Belle High (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Maries Co. R-ii

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Belle Elem.	6.9 / 10	Elementary	—	264
2	Maries Co. Middle	6.8 / 10	Middle	—	191
3	Belle High	6.1 / 10	High	—	237

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About Maries Co. R-ii

Maries Co. R-ii is a Belle, Missouri school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 692 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. District-level spending was $10,771 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Maries Co. R-ii demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Belle Elem., which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Maries Co. R-ii students show an average math proficiency of 42.5% and ELA proficiency of 50.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

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Schools in Maries Co. R-ii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency42.5%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency50.0%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Maries Co. R-ii with test data.

Schools in Maries Co. R-ii

3 schools

Elementary Schools1

Middle Schools1

High Schools1

District Details

State: Missouri
City: Belle
Total Enrollment: 692
Teachers (FTE): 59
District spending per student: $10,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Maries Co. R-ii?

Maries Co. R-ii has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Maries Co. R-ii?

The average composite rating for Maries Co. R-ii is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Maries Co. R-ii?

Maries Co. R-ii's district-level spending was $10,771 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Maries Co. R-ii?

The average student-teacher ratio in Maries Co. R-ii is 11.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Maries Co. R-ii?

Belle Elem. is the highest-rated school in Maries Co. R-ii with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Maries Co. R-ii?

Across schools in Maries Co. R-ii with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Maries Co. R-ii compare to other districts in Missouri?

Maries Co. R-ii has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.6/10
Math Proficiency: 42.5%
ELA Proficiency: 50.0%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.