For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 223 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.
51±¬ÁÏs in Gideon 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,473 Schools
# Students
223 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gideon 37 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#428 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
97%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,309 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,000 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,309
$15,081
Spending / Student
$15,000
$13,908
Best Gideon 37 School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gideon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Gideon High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3471
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3471
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gideon 37 School District?
Gideon 37 School District manages 2 public schools serving 223 students.
What is the rank of Gideon 37 School District?
Gideon 37 School District is ranked #464 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Gideon 37 School District?
97% of Gideon 37 School District students are White, and 3% 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 10:1, 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 $15,000 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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