Top Rankings
Mound City R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 279 students in Mound City R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
51±¬ÁÏs in Mound City R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
279 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mound City R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 555 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.51
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
93%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,412 is higher 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 $16,075 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,412
$15,081
Spending / Student
$16,075
$13,908
Best Mound City R-II School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mound City Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Gr: PK-4 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mound City High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Mound City Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Gr: 5-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mound City R-II School District?
Mound City R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 279 students.
What is the rank of Mound City R-II School District?
Mound City R-II School District is ranked #29 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mound City R-II School District?
93% of Mound City R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mound City R-II School District?
Mound City R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Mound City R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,075 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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