Monett R-I

The Monett R-I school district in Missouri operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district demonstrates a consistent level of academic performance, with all schools earning 3 or 4 stars from SchoolDigger.

Monett High School stands out as the district's top performer, ranking 135th out of 378 Missouri high schools and maintaining a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.1%. Monett Middle School also performs well, ranking 160th out of 451 Missouri middle schools and exceeding the state average on 6th-8th grade MAP tests in several subjects. Monett Intermediate School rounds out the district's strong academic performance, ranking 320th out of 906 Missouri elementary schools and demonstrating proficiency rates at or above the state average on 4th and 5th grade MAP tests.

Despite the district's overall academic success, the schools in the Monett R-I district serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.67% at Monett High School to 68.94% at Monett Early Childhood Center. The district's ability to maintain strong academic performance despite these challenges is commendable and may indicate effective strategies for supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds.