Schools & Families in Rolla
Rolla's public education runs through the Rolla 31 School District, rated above average overall, alongside the distinct academic presence of Missouri S&T.
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Learn moreRolla 31 School District
Rolla 31 enrolls approximately 4,161 students in grades PK-12, with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Niche rates the district 4.17 out of 5, ranking it #58 among Missouri's best school districts.
Real, disclosed proficiency and performance data
Per state test scores, 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% in reading. Rolla 31 earned 159 of 200 possible points (79.5%) on its 2024-2025 Annual Performance Report, ranking 73rd of 143 comparable Missouri districts.
A genuinely young, university-influenced family community
Rolla's genuinely young median age (28.2), driven by Missouri S&T's substantial student population, shapes a distinct family community compared to this dataset's other, older-skewing Missouri Tier B markets.
Key takeaways
- Rolla 31 School District serves approximately 4,161 students, rated above average by Niche (#58 in Missouri).
- 45% of students are proficient in math and 47% in reading, per state test scores.
- Rolla 31's Annual Performance Report scored 79.5% for 2024-2025, ranking 73rd of 143 comparable districts.
- Missouri S&T's large student population shapes a genuinely young family community.
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