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Moniteau County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,354 students in Moniteau County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Moniteau County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
1,354 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Moniteau County R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
81%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,219 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 $14,554 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,219
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,554
$13,908
Best Moniteau County R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
California High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 W Buchanan St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
California Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 S Owen St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2161
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2161
Grades: PK-4
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
California Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 S Owen St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2146
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2146
Grades: 5-8
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moniteau County R-I School District?
Moniteau County R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,354 students.
What is the rank of Moniteau County R-I School District?
Moniteau County R-I School District is ranked #123 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moniteau County R-I School District?
81% of Moniteau County R-I School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moniteau County R-I School District?
Moniteau County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Moniteau County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,554 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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