Moniteau Co. R-i School District
School District · California, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,354
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,354
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Moniteau Co. R-i?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Moniteau Co. R-i 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.
California Elem.
California · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
California High
California · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
California Middle
California · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#60 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,132
$1,395 vs Missouri median
District size
1,354 students
Larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Moniteau Co. R-i ranks #60 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Moniteau Co. R-i's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are California Elem. (8.3/10), California High (7.4/10), and California Middle (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Moniteau Co. R-i
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Elem. | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | California High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | California Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Moniteau Co. R-i
Moniteau Co. R-i is a California, Missouri school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,354 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $11,132 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Moniteau Co. R-i is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is California Elem., which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Moniteau Co. R-i students show an average math proficiency of 48.9% and ELA proficiency of 56.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Moniteau Co. R-i, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Moniteau Co. R-i with test data.
Schools in Moniteau Co. R-i
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- California
- Total Enrollment
- 1,354
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- District spending per student
- $11,132NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Moniteau Co. R-i?
Moniteau Co. R-i 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 Moniteau Co. R-i?
The average composite rating for Moniteau Co. R-i is 7.5/10. 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 Moniteau Co. R-i?
Moniteau Co. R-i's district-level spending was $11,132 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 Moniteau Co. R-i?
The average student-teacher ratio in Moniteau Co. R-i is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Moniteau Co. R-i?
California Elem. is the highest-rated school in Moniteau Co. R-i with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Moniteau Co. R-i?
Across schools in Moniteau Co. R-i with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Moniteau Co. R-i compare to other districts in Missouri?
Moniteau Co. R-i has an average school rating of 7.5/10 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.0%
How we rate schools
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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.
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