The top reported proficiency rate is 32% in English language arts. The lowest is 27% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Monett Elem.
Monett Elementary serves grades one through three in the Monett R-I school district, and it is a dedicated early-primary building. The school sits in the city of Monett, a manufacturing and industrial center in Barry County that developed as a railroad junction in the Ozarks. The local economy is driven by employers such as Jack Henry & Associates, Tyson Foods, CoxHealth, and Schreiber Foods, and the city has a historic downtown district that serves as a civic anchor. Monett has been growing steadily, with population estimates rising over recent years, and the city adopted a complete streets policy and had an Opportunity Zone designated to encourage business investment. Housing values in the area are moderately below the state benchmark, and the median home value sits below the national figure, making the community relatively affordable by broader standards.
The school itself is a regular public school with an enrollment that is substantial for an early-elementary building serving just three grade levels. The student body is roughly evenly split between white students and Hispanic students, with a small number of Asian students and very small numbers of students from other racial groups. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a common indicator of economic need in the community and aligns with the working-class character of the local economy.
On the 2024-25 Missouri Assessment Program, Monett Elementary showed proficiency rates in both math and English language arts for third graders that fall below the midpoint among districts in Barry County. In math, just over a quarter of tested students scored at the proficient or advanced level, and in English language arts, roughly three in ten did. The overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places the school below the midpoint when compared with other districts in the county. This is the only state testing data available, as the school serves grades one through three, and state assessments in Missouri begin in third grade, meaning there are no tested results for the first- and second-grade students. A parent may want to discuss with the school how early literacy and numeracy are supported in those younger grades, since no external benchmark data exists for them.
The school environment data is thin. Information on discipline, course access, staffing, and attendance was not provided. Similarly, there is no data on the share of students receiving special education services or English learner support, even though the student body includes a sizable Hispanic population. A parent may want to inquire directly about how the school serves students who are learning English, given that the community includes a significant Spanish-speaking workforce tied to the poultry and manufacturing industries.
The district brief turned up little in the way of recent major changes or strategic initiatives that would be of immediate note to families.
Monett Elementary is a straightforward early-elementary school set in a growing, economically active small city. The proficiency results from third grade suggest room for growth relative to other Barry County schools. The school draws from a community with a mix of long-term residents and families employed in the area's industrial and service sectors, and the affordable housing market is a realistic fit for many households. Families considering the school should expect a typical public elementary experience in a district that is part of a steadily expanding Ozarks community.
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