Top Rankings
Mountain Grove R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,543 students in Mountain Grove R-III 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 Mountain Grove R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,543 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mountain Grove R-III 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
93%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,626 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,390 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,626
$15,190
Spending / Student
$10,390
$14,008
Best Mountain Grove R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Grove High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 N Main
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Grove Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 E 17th St
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 E Ninth
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Gr: PK-4 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Ozark Mountain Technical Center
Vocational School
211 E Fifth St
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ozark Regional Juvenile Det Ct
Alternative School
1400 Industrial Park
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountain Grove R-III School District?
Mountain Grove R-III School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,543 students.
What is the rank of Mountain Grove R-III School District?
Mountain Grove R-III School District is ranked #132 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Grove R-III School District?
93% of Mountain Grove R-III School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain Grove R-III School District?
Mountain Grove R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Mountain Grove R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,390 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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