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3 schools in MARIES CO. R-II

Missouri · 680 students · 2 cities

Within MARIES CO. R-II, 3 public K-12 schools serve about 680 students, an average of 227 per school.

4-year change in MARIES CO. R-II

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
680
-23 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How MARIES CO. R-II ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MissouriIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
34.2%#211 of 225N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
680#241 of 290#8,344 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#215 of 290N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.8:1#30 of 289#910 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
45.6%#177 of 290#4,821 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside MARIES CO. R-II

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 714 to 680 students (down 5%) and from 64 to 63 full-time teachers (down 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
BELLE ELEM.BelleElementaryPK-04259
BELLE HIGHBelleHigh09-12228
MARIES CO. MIDDLEBlandMiddle05-08193

About MARIES CO. R-II

As a low-population district in Missouri, MARIES CO. R-II hosts 680 students across 3 schools.

Looking at the level breakdown, MARIES CO. R-II comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 227 in this district, lower than the Missouri typical of 382.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in MARIES CO. R-II has declined 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 703 students to 680.

In the discussion threads here, the community for MARIES CO. R-II discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in MARIES CO. R-II?
MARIES CO. R-II operates 3 public K-12 schools in Missouri, serving approximately 680 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in MARIES CO. R-II?
MARIES CO. R-II includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in MARIES CO. R-II?
BELLE ELEM. is the largest public school in MARIES CO. R-II by enrollment, with approximately 259 students.
What grade levels does MARIES CO. R-II serve?
MARIES CO. R-II serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.
What cities does MARIES CO. R-II serve?
MARIES CO. R-II operates schools in Belle, Bland across Missouri.