Serving 155 students in grades 5-6, Gary Gore 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
100%
15%
White
n/a
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Gary Gore Elementary School?
155 students attend Gary Gore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Gary Gore Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gary Gore Elementary School?
Gary Gore Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gary Gore Elementary School offer ?
Gary Gore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Gary Gore Elementary School part of?
Gary Gore Elementary School is part of Jennings School District.
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