Best High Schools in Gaines, MO

Gaines, MO has 2 high schools with 795 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Gaines score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gaines don't meet expectations.

1. Clinton Sr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clinton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 604 Students

2. Lakeland High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lakeland R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 191 Students

Best Middle Schools in Gaines, MO

Gaines, MO has 2 middle schools with 447 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Gaines score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gaines don't meet expectations.

1. Clinton Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clinton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 356 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Gaines, MO

Gaines, MO has 2 elementary schools with 586 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Gaines score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gaines don't meet expectations.

1. Clinton Intermediate School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clinton • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 364 Students

2. Lakeland Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakeland R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students

3. Leesville Elem.

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Leesville R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 91 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Gaines, MO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Gaines, MO has a total population of 284 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Gaines, MO

1,828

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gaines, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

14.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gaines, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gaines, MO.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

26 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Gaines, MO Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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