St. Jude's Episcopal Church · Photo: Sa magnuson33 · CC BY-SA 3.0Monroe City’s public schools outscore 74% of Missouri districts
On the state math tests, 45% of Monroe City’s students scored proficient, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Monroe City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.
From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Monroe City’s schools, in brief
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 41% and math 45% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,745 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Monroe City Middle, then Monroe City R-I High. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Holy Rosary School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Monroe City’s grade
B+: better than 74% of Missouri school districts, #88 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Monroe City, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Monroe City
Monroe City Elem.
Grades PK–4 · 331 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Monroe City
Monroe City Elem.
Grades PK–4 · 331 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Monroe City
Monroe City Elem.
Grades PK–4 · 331 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Monroe City
Monroe City Elem.
Grades PK–4 · 331 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Monroe City
Monroe City Elem.
Grades PK–4 · 331 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Monroe City
Monroe City Elem.
Grades PK–4 · 331 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Monroe City
Monroe City Middle
Grades 5–8 · 178 students · 11:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Monroe City
Monroe City Middle
Grades 5–8 · 178 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Monroe City
Monroe City Middle
Grades 5–8 · 178 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Monroe City
Monroe City Middle
Grades 5–8 · 178 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Monroe City
Monroe City R-I High
Grades 9–12 · 271 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Monroe City
Monroe City R-I High
Grades 9–12 · 271 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Monroe City
Monroe City R-I High
Grades 9–12 · 271 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Monroe City
Monroe City R-I High
Grades 9–12 · 271 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Monroe City’s public schools are run by Monroe City R-I School District, which also serves Hunnewell, Rensselaer and Stoutsville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Monroe City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Monroe City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe City | B+ | Monroe City R-I |
Every school in Monroe City
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Monroe City’s schools
Are Monroe City’s schools good?
By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Monroe City children attend outscore 74% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #88 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Monroe City in?
Monroe City R-I School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 780 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Monroe City kids go to high school?
Monroe City R-I High, with 271 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Monroe City’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Monroe City R-I School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does Monroe City spend per student?
$12,745 in Monroe City R-I School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Monroe City?
Yes: Holy Rosary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 185 students).
Parents talk
What Monroe City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Monroe City → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.