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La Monte R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 315 students in La Monte R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in La Monte R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
315 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Monte R-IV 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#436 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
42%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
56%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,943 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 $10,968 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,943
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,968
$13,908
Best La Monte R-IV School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Monte Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5621
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5621
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
La Monte High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Monte R-IV School District?
La Monte R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 315 students.
What is the rank of Lante R-IV School District?
Lante R-IV School District is ranked #423 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lante R-IV School District?
56% of Lante R-IV School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lante R-IV School District?
Lante R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Lante R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,968 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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