- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monett, MO
Monett Middle
Federal NCES profile for Monett Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292112000183
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monett Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Monett · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Monett Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monett Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Monett, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Monett Middle held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 292112000183 · Monett, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 14.3:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Monett High (742 students)
Monett Middle held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Monett Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monett High
Monett High
742 students
- This school
Monett Middle
528 students
- Monett Elem.
Monett Elem.
515 students
- Monett Interme
Monett Intermediate
313 students
- Monett Early C 276
Monett Early Childhood Center
276 students
What this shows Monett Middle reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monett Middle compares
Monett Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Monett Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monett R-I reports $13,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monett Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monett Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monett Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monett Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monett Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monett Middle
How many students attend Monett Middle?
Monett Middle has 528 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monett, MO. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Monett Middle is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monett Middle?
51.4% of students at Monett Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monett Middle?
The largest demographic group at Monett Middle is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Monett, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monett Middle?
Monett Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monett Middle rank among public schools in Monett?
By Resource Investment Index, Monett Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Monett, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monett on the city page.
What other schools are in Monett R-I?
Besides Monett Middle, Monett R-I also operates Monett High (742 students), Monett Elem. (515 students), and Monett Intermediate (313 students). See the Monett R-I district page for the complete list.