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Gilman City R-IV 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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 163 students in Gilman City R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Gilman City R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
163 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gilman City R-IV School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#334 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,049 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,748 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,049
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,748
$13,908
Best Gilman City R-IV School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilman City Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Lindsey Ave
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Gilman City High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Lindsey Ave
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gilman City R-IV School District?
Gilman City R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 163 students.
What is the rank of Gilman City R-IV School District?
Gilman City R-IV School District is ranked #368 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Gilman City R-IV School District?
96% of Gilman City R-IV School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilman City R-IV School District?
Gilman City R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Gilman City R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,748 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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