Serving 553 students in grades 3-5, Gotsch Intermediate 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 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gotsch Intermediate School's student population of 553 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gotsch Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gotsch Intermediate School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1388 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
76%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gotsch Intermediate School's ranking?
Gotsch Intermediate School is ranked #1388 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Gotsch Intermediate School?
553 students attend Gotsch Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gotsch Intermediate School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gotsch Intermediate School?
Gotsch Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gotsch Intermediate School offer ?
Gotsch Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Gotsch Intermediate School part of?
Gotsch Intermediate School is part of Affton 101 School District.
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