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#2046 of 2,221 schools in MO
Monett Elem.
Elementary School · Monett R-i · Monett, MO
A Monett R-i elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 LEARNING LANE, Monett, MO 65708
- Math 27% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monett Elem. score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2024, to 29% in 2025, across a 2-year record (2024–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2024-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
Based on 4 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Monett Elem. 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,540/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monett), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,267
Median home value
$170,600
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| St Lawrence Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Central Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| St Mary's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monett R-i
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monett Elem. is listed in MONETT R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monett Elem.
Monett Elem. is a public elementary school in Monett, MO, part of Monett R-i, serving approximately 497 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,046 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monett Elem.
What grades does Monett Elem. serve?
Monett Elem. serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Monett Elem.?
Monett Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monett Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Monett Elem. is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monett Elem. rank in MO?
Monett Elem. ranks #2,046 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Monett Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Monett Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Monett Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monett Elem. has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is Monett Elem. a charter school?
No, Monett Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monett Elem. a Title I school?
No, Monett Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monett Elem.?
70.6% of students at Monett Elem. 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
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Barry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (417) 235-3411
- Area population (ZIP 65708)
- 12,690
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 · 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 65708; 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, 2024-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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