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Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,211 students in Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,211 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#250 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.51
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
1,148 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
95%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
93
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
96
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
73
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,512 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,215 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,512
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,215
$13,908
Best Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
314 N Elm St
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2550
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Old Hwy 60
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1054 Old Hwy 60
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Birch Tree Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
422 W Old Hwy 60 East
Mountain View, MO 65548
(573) 292-3106
Mountain View, MO 65548
(573) 292-3106
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District?
Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,211 students.
What is the rank of Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District?
Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District is ranked #246 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District?
95% of Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District?
Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,215 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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