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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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,823 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,823 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
69,803 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 553 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
0.13
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,702 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
93%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
83
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
119
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
124
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
124
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
145
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,378 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,969 is less than the state median of $13,908. 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
$11,378
$15,081
Spending / Student
$9,969
$13,908
Best Gasconade County R-II School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owensville High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3336 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Grades: 9-12
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Gerald Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Fitzgerald
Gerald, MO 63037
(573) 646-4041
Gerald, MO 63037
(573) 646-4041
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Owensville Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Dutchman Dr
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4039
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4039
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
Owensville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3340 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4038
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4038
Grades: 6-8
| 406 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 1,823 students.
What is the rank of Gasconade County R-II School District?
Gasconade County R-II School District is ranked #271 out of 553 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?
93% of Gasconade County R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 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 $9,969 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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