Summary:
The 63037 zip code contains only one school, Gerald Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Gasconade County R-II school district. This elementary school has consistently underperformed, ranking between 575-668 out of around 900 Missouri elementary schools in the past 3 years and earning a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Gerald Elementary's academic performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 12.9% of 5th graders at the school were proficient or better in Math, compared to 21.7% for the district and 38.2% statewide. The school also has a high rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 47.47% in 2023-2024, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges among the student population.
Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.8 to 1 and per-student spending of $10,546 in 2021-2022, Gerald Elementary's academic outcomes suggest the need for improvement in instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems to better serve its students. The Gasconade County R-II district, which ranks 260 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 1 out of 5 star rating, may also need to re-evaluate its approach to supporting this underperforming school and ensuring all students receive a high-quality education.
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