Summary:
The 65041 zip code area in Gasconade County, Missouri is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Gasconade County R-I school district. While the district's schools show some bright spots, such as the strong 96.5% graduation rate at Hermann High School, there are also areas for improvement, particularly in the inconsistent academic performance across grade levels and subjects.
Hermann High School stands out as the top performer in the district, consistently ranking in the top half of Missouri high schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in Biology I end-of-course exams, with 42.9% proficiency, well above the state average. In contrast, Hermann Middle School has seen its rating decline from 4 stars to 2 stars in recent years, despite strong 4th-grade math performance. The district's lone elementary school, Hermann Elementary, performs slightly above the state average on 3rd-grade MAP tests but struggles with a high free/reduced lunch rate of over 51%.
Across the district, the data suggests the schools face socioeconomic challenges, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 37.5% at Hermann High to over 51% at the middle and elementary schools. This may require additional resources and targeted interventions to support student learning. The district appears to allocate resources efficiently, with relatively low student-teacher ratios and per-pupil spending in line with state averages, indicating the potential to direct more funding towards academic improvement initiatives.
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