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Macon County R-I


At a glance
172ndof 367 Missouri districts▼ 35
Better than 53% of Missouri districts
902 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552-2062
·(660) 395-6164·All Missouri district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 53.1% of districts
5
Schools
1,174
Students
Top rankedMacon Middle School184th of 438 Missouri middle schools
Biggest riser
Macon Middle School up 13 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Macon Elementary 11.3 students per teacher
Summary:

The Macon County R-I school district in Missouri consists of three schools: Macon Elementary, Macon Senior High, and Macon Middle School. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and is ranked 172 out of 367 districts in Missouri, with a 3 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Macon Senior High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 146 out of 367 Missouri high schools and placing it in the top 40% of high schools in the state. The school maintains a strong 90.8% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.4% dropout rate. Additionally, Macon Senior High excels in Algebra II, with 80.8% of students proficient or better, outpacing the state average of 57.5%. In contrast, Macon Elementary and Macon Middle School generally perform below the state averages on MAP test scores, with some exceptions, such as 4th-grade mathematics at Macon Elementary.

Across the district, all three schools face a chronic absenteeism rate of 13.3%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Macon Elementary has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 54.79%, indicating a significant population of students from low-income households, which may impact academic performance and resource needs. The district's consistent ranking and performance suggest a need to address attendance issues and identify potential underlying factors that may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by some of the schools.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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