Serving 730 students in grades 6-8, Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School's student population of 730 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
730 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
17%
15%
White
59%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School's ranking?
Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School is ranked #575 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School often compared to?
Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Warner Middle School, Smithton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School?
730 students attend Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School?
Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School offer ?
Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School part of?
Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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