Summary:
The city of Gainesville, Missouri is home to two schools - Gainesville High School and Gainesville Elementary School, both part of the Gainesville R-V school district. While Gainesville Elementary performs more in line with state averages, Gainesville High School stands out as an exceptional performer, with significant improvements in its statewide ranking and student achievement over the past few years.
Gainesville High School has consistently improved its statewide ranking, moving from #280 out of 460 Missouri high schools in 2018-2019 to #35 out of 378 in 2023-2024, and is now rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 97.9% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.3% dropout rate. Gainesville High School students also significantly outperform the state average on End of Course exams in Algebra I and Biology I, as well as 7th and 8th grade MAP Math assessments.
In contrast, Gainesville Elementary School appears to be performing more in line with state averages, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and mixed performance on 3rd-6th grade MAP assessments. Both schools, however, face the challenge of high poverty rates, with over 74% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these socioeconomic challenges, the district seems to be allocating resources effectively, with Gainesville High School spending more per student and having a lower student-teacher ratio than Gainesville Elementary.
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