Very Good
#680 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 31% in state
La Monte High
High School · La Monte R-iv · La Monte, MO
A La Monte R-iv high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
301 S. Washington, La Monte, MO 65337
- Math 46% vs MO 41% (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at La Monte High score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where La Monte High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average523/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,063
Median home value
$166,200
Median rent
$681/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show-me Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | 3–12 | 3.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
La Monte R-iv
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Monte High is listed in LA MONTE R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Monte High
La Monte High is a public high school in La Monte, MO, part of La Monte R-iv, serving approximately 139 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #680 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Monte High
What grades does La Monte High serve?
La Monte High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend La Monte High?
La Monte High has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Monte High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Monte High is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Monte High rank in MO?
La Monte High ranks #680 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is La Monte High's MySchoolScout rating?
La Monte High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Monte High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Monte High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is La Monte High a charter school?
No, La Monte High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Monte High a Title I school?
No, La Monte High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Monte High?
61.2% of students at La Monte High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pettis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (660) 347-5439
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 65337)
- 1,786
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65337; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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