51爆料

Moniteau County R-I School District

211 S Owen St Ste B
California, MO 65018-1134
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Moniteau County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,354 students in Moniteau County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
51爆料s in Moniteau County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
1,354 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Moniteau County R-I 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#133 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
45%
40%
49%
43%
49%
38%
(21-22)
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
81%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,219 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 $14,554 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,219
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,554
$13,908

Best Moniteau County R-I School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
211 S Owen St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2146
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
California High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 W Buchanan St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
California Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 S Owen St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2161
Gr: PK-4 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Moniteau County R-I School District?
Moniteau County R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,354 students.
What is the rank of Moniteau County R-I School District?
Moniteau County R-I School District is ranked #121 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moniteau County R-I School District?
81% of Moniteau County R-I School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moniteau County R-I School District?
Moniteau County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Moniteau County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,554 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,354 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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