Meramec Valley R-iii School District
School District · Pacific, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,973
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,973
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Meramec Valley R-iii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Meramec Valley R-iii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Coleman Elem.
Villa Ridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Robertsville Elem.
Robertsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Riverbend Sch.
Pacific · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#435 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,973
+$446 vs Missouri median
District size
3,044 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Meramec Valley R-iii ranks #435 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Meramec Valley R-iii's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Coleman Elem. (7.4/10), Robertsville Elem. (6.2/10), and Riverbend Sch. (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.5/10 despite 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Meramec Valley R-iii schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Meramec Valley R-iii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleman Elem. | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Robertsville Elem. | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Riverbend Sch. | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Truman Elem. | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Pacific High | 4.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Nike Elem. | 3.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Pacific Intermediate | 3.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Zitzman Elem. | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Meramec Valley R-iii
Meramec Valley R-iii is a Pacific, Missouri school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,044 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $12,973 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Meramec Valley R-iii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Coleman Elem., which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Meramec Valley R-iii students show an average math proficiency of 47.5% and ELA proficiency of 52.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Meramec Valley R-iii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Meramec Valley R-iii with test data.
Schools in Meramec Valley R-iii
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Pacific
- Total Enrollment
- 3,044
- Teachers (FTE)
- 211
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Meramec Valley R-iii?
Meramec Valley R-iii has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Meramec Valley R-iii?
The average composite rating for Meramec Valley R-iii is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Meramec Valley R-iii?
Meramec Valley R-iii spends $12,973 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Meramec Valley R-iii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Meramec Valley R-iii is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Meramec Valley R-iii?
Coleman Elem. is the highest-rated school in Meramec Valley R-iii with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Meramec Valley R-iii?
Across schools in Meramec Valley R-iii with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Meramec Valley R-iii compare to other districts in Missouri?
Meramec Valley R-iii has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 9 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.0%
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- Jefferson City (18)
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.
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