Very Good
#811 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 37% in state
Monroe City Middle
Middle School · Monroe City R-i · Monroe City, MO
A Monroe City R-i middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401A HWY 24/36 EAST, Monroe City, MO 63456
- Math 35% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monroe City Middle score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2021, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Monroe City Middle 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low208/100K
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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
$59,000
Median home value
$151,300
Median rent
$691/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Monroe City R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,834NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monroe City Middle is listed in MONROE CITY R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monroe City Middle
Monroe City Middle is a public middle school in Monroe City, MO, part of Monroe City R-i, serving approximately 187 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #811 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monroe City Middle
What grades does Monroe City Middle serve?
Monroe City Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Monroe City Middle?
Monroe City Middle has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe City Middle is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monroe City Middle rank in MO?
Monroe City Middle ranks #811 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Monroe City Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Monroe City Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Monroe City Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe City Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monroe City Middle a charter school?
No, Monroe City Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monroe City Middle a Title I school?
No, Monroe City Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monroe City Middle?
54.5% of students at Monroe City Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (573) 735-4742
- Area population (ZIP 63456)
- 4,938
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 63456; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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