Summary:
The city of Monett, Missouri is home to 6 schools serving students from early childhood through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The Monett school district faces some significant challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and chronic absenteeism across the district.
Among the standout schools in Monett is Monett Middle School, which ranks highly in the state, placing 129th out of 438 Missouri middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year and receiving 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Monett High School has seen improvements in its statewide ranking, moving from 126th out of 352 Missouri high schools in 2022-2023 to 135th out of 378 in 2023-2024, but maintains a solid 95.1% four-year graduation rate.
Across the district, Monett schools generally perform below the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 26.6% to 58.8% across different grade levels and subjects. The high rates of free/reduced lunch and chronic absenteeism, particularly at the Oakview School with a 50.7% chronic absenteeism rate, suggest significant socioeconomic challenges facing the Monett schools. Continued focus on addressing these root causes and supporting student success could help the Monett R-I school district improve outcomes for all its students.
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