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Montrose R-XIV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 70 students in Montrose R-XIV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Montrose R-XIV School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
70 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montrose R-XIV School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#404 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
87%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,571 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,214 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,571
$15,081
Spending / Student
$22,214
$13,908
Best Montrose R-XIV School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montrose High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 E 2nd St
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4812
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4812
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 E 2nd St
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4812
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4812
Gr: K-6 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montrose R-XIV School District?
Montrose R-XIV School District manages 2 public schools serving 70 students.
What is the rank of Montrose R-XIV School District?
Montrose R-XIV School District is ranked #455 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose R-XIV School District?
87% of Montrose R-XIV School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montrose R-XIV School District?
Montrose R-XIV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Montrose R-XIV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,214 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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