Montrose R-xiv, MO - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Montrose R-xiv

Montrose R-XIV is a small, rural school district in Henry County, Missouri, serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade in a single elementary school and a single high school. With a total enrollment that puts it among the smallest districts in the county, the district’s student body is predominantly white, and the community it draws from consists of a handful of small towns and unincorporated areas, anchored by the town of Montrose. The district’s size means that many families know one another, and the school buildings themselves are likely central to community life.

State testing data is largely unavailable for Montrose R-XIV. For the most recent assessment year, results for math, English language arts, and science were all suppressed, as is common when the number of tested students in a grade is small enough that individual results could be identified. A parent looking for a clear picture of academic performance from state exams will not find one here; the district’s small cohorts mean that even if scores were reported, they would need to be interpreted with caution across a handful of students. No multi-year trends or graduation rate data were present in the available records, and information on college readiness, Advanced Placement, dual credit, or career-technical programs was not provided. These gaps are not unusual for a district of this size, but they do mean that families cannot rely on typical public metrics to gauge academic outcomes.

One area where data is available is chronic absenteeism. Among Henry County’s districts, Montrose R-XIV’s chronic absenteeism rate sits above the midpoint, meaning that the share of students missing many school days is relatively low compared to peers in the county. This is a positive signal for consistency in attendance, especially given the challenges that rural districts sometimes face with transportation and weather. The district’s per-pupil current spending is in the upper range among the county’s districts, reflecting the higher per-student costs that are typical for small, remote systems. That spending level may support smaller class sizes and more individualized attention, though the data does not detail how the money is allocated.

Housing in the area reflects a mix of small-town affordability. The district’s weighted home value is roughly in line with the broader Missouri benchmark, and year-over-year appreciation has been modest. The local economy within Henry County is predominantly agricultural and small-business based, with a county unemployment rate that has been stable and around the national average. For families moving to the area, housing costs are moderate relative to national figures, and the rural setting offers a slower pace of life.

Montrose R-XIV is a district that fits families looking for a very small, close-knit school environment where the same students and teachers carry through from elementary into high school. The absence of test data and program details means that a parent would need to tour the schools and speak directly with the principal and teachers to understand academic expectations, course offerings, and extracurricular options. For those who prioritize a low student-to-staff ratio and a community where the school is the hub, this district may be a natural fit. For families who rely on test scores, college-going rates, or a wide menu of advanced courses to make a choice, the available information leaves many questions unanswered, and they will want to investigate further on their own.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Black 1%

White 87%

Two+ 11%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

MONTROSE ELEM.

MONTROSE HIGH

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$278,432

Year-over-year change+5.0%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$178K to $285K

vs. state typical1.05x

vs. national typical0.76x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
64770	Montrose	$285K	+5.3%	90.8%
64740		$219K	+3.6%	5.5%
64724	Appleton City	$178K	-2.2%	2.4%
64735	Clinton	$227K	+2.8%	1.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,405/mo

Home price / national median income3.3x

Comparison

State typical home value$265,398 (+2.8% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Academic Performance
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.