For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 692 students in Maries County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Maries County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
692 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maries County R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#275 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
97%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,610 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,746 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,610
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,746
$13,908
Best Maries County R-II School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 W Third
Belle, MO 65013
(573) 859-3326
Belle, MO 65013
(573) 859-3326
Grades: PK-4
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Belle High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 W Third
Belle, MO 65013
(573) 859-6114
Belle, MO 65013
(573) 859-6114
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Maries Co. Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Main
Bland, MO 65014
(573) 646-3912
Bland, MO 65014
(573) 646-3912
Grades: 5-8
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maries County R-II School District?
Maries County R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 692 students.
What is the rank of Maries County R-II School District?
Maries County R-II School District is ranked #264 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Maries County R-II School District?
97% of Maries County R-II School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maries County R-II School District?
Maries County R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Maries County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,746 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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