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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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,779 students in Gasconade County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, 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 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,779 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
69,253 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 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.50
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
1,667 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
135
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
146
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
126
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
178
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
99
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,659 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,216 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,659
$15,071
Spending / Student
$10,216
$13,899
Best Gasconade County R-II School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owensville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3336 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-2174
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-2174
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Gerald Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Fitzgerald
Gerald, MO 63037
(573) 764-3321
Gerald, MO 63037
(573) 764-3321
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Owensville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Dutchman Dr
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-2171
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-2171
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Owensville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3340 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-2172
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-2172
Grades: 6-8
| 417 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 1,779 students.
What is the rank of Gasconade County R-II School District?
Gasconade County R-II School District is ranked #270 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
94% of Gasconade County R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Gasconade County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,216 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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