Ripley Co. R-iii School District
School District · Gatewood, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Evaluating Ripley Co. R-iii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ripley Co. R-iii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ripley Co. Elem.
Gatewood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$11,207
$1,320 vs Missouri median
District size
124 students
Smaller than Missouri median
Top-Rated Schools in Ripley Co. R-iii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ripley Co. Elem. | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ripley Co. R-iii
Ripley Co. R-iii is a Gatewood, Missouri school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 124 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. The district invests $11,207 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Ripley Co. R-iii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ripley Co. Elem., which has a composite score of 5.3/10.
In standardized testing, Ripley Co. R-iii students show an average math proficiency of 44.0% and ELA proficiency of 45.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Ripley Co. R-iii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ripley Co. R-iii with test data.
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Gatewood
- Total Enrollment
- 124
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ripley Co. R-iii?
Ripley Co. R-iii has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ripley Co. R-iii?
The average composite rating for Ripley Co. R-iii is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ripley Co. R-iii?
Ripley Co. R-iii spends $11,207 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ripley Co. R-iii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ripley Co. R-iii is 10.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ripley Co. R-iii?
Ripley Co. Elem. is the highest-rated school in Ripley Co. R-iii with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What are the test scores in Ripley Co. R-iii?
Across schools in Ripley Co. R-iii with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.8%
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Compare Ripley Co. R-iii with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled (35)
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- Independence 30 (31)
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- Lee's Summit R-vii (29)
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- Fort Zumwalt School District (27)
- St. Joseph (25)
- Ferguson-florissant R-ii (23)
- Francis Howell R-iii (23)
- Wentzville R-iv (22)
- Blue Springs R-iv (21)
- Liberty 53 (20)
- Park Hill (20)
- Raytown C-2 (20)
- Mehlville R-ix (19)
- Fox C-6 (18)
- Jefferson City (18)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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