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Gasconade County R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,801 students in Gasconade County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Gasconade County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 30% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,461 Schools
# Students
1,801 Students
878,097 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
66,519 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Gasconade County R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.49
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,241 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
18,050 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
63,182 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
11 Students
134,802 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,703 Students
611,654 Students
% White Students
95%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,148 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
43,176 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
26,281
# Students in K Grade:
123
59,583
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
62,527
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
62,577
# Students in 3rd Grade:
107
63,368
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
64,113
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
65,454
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
66,738
# Students in 7th Grade:
145
69,231
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
69,708
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
70,304
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
68,237
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
65,688
# Students in 12th Grade:
111
64,288
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,610 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,465. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,142 is less than the state median of $12,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$6 MM

Spending
$18 MM
$7 MM

Revenue / Student
$9,610
$11,465

Spending / Student
$10,142
$12,400

Best Gasconade County R-II School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gerald Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Fitzgerald
Gerald, MO 63037
(573) 764-3321
Gerald, MO 63037
(573) 764-3321
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Owensville Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3340 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-2172
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-2172
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Owensville Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Dutchman Dr
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-2171
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-2171
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Owensville High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3336 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-2174
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-2174
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gasconade County R-II School District?
Gasconade County R-II School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,801 students.
What is the rank of Gasconade County R-II School District?
Gasconade County R-II School District is ranked #192 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gasconade County R-II School District?
95% of Gasconade County R-II School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gasconade County R-II School District?
Gasconade County R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 14:1.
What is Gasconade County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,142 is less than the state median of $12,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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