Serving 398 students in grades 3-5, Gratz Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gratz Brown Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Moberly, MO school district, encompassing approximately 74.8 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 9.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gratz Brown Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Rankings
Gratz Brown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gratz Brown Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1496 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
76%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gratz Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Gratz Brown Elementary School is ranked #1496 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Gratz Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Gratz Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Gratz Brown Elementary School?
398 students attend Gratz Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gratz Brown Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gratz Brown Elementary School?
Gratz Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gratz Brown Elementary School offer ?
Gratz Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gratz Brown Elementary School part of?
Gratz Brown Elementary School is part of Moberly School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
There are no extracurricular activities.They did not like me so I got in trouble for nothing.There is usually only one teacher in each grade that is NOT completely terrible.They say that they are positive when they are not.My parents agree with me on all of this,but it is the only school in Moberly of my age group.
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