Gideon 37 School District

400 S Main St
Gideon, MO 63848-0227
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Gideon 37 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 215 students in Gideon 37 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Gideon 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
215 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Gideon 37 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#459 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Gideon 37  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gideon 37  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gideon 37  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gideon 37  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Gideon 37  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
210 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
98%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
19
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
25
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
12
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,805 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,558 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Gideon 37  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Gideon 37  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,805
$15,071
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Gideon 37  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,558
$13,899
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Gideon 37  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Gideon 37 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gideon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Gideon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3471
Grades: 7-12
| 101 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gideon 37 School District?
Gideon 37 School District manages 2 public schools serving 215 students.
What is the rank of Gideon 37 School District?
Gideon 37 School District is ranked #478 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gideon 37 School District?
98% of Gideon 37 School District students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gideon 37 School District?
Gideon 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Gideon 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,558 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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