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#1194 of 2,221 schools in MO
East Buchanan High
High School · East Buchanan Co. C-1 · Gower, MO
An East Buchanan Co. C-1 high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 SMITH ST, Gower, MO 64454
- Math 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Buchanan High score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2021, to 49% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Buchanan High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,431
Median home value
$237,800
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
East Buchanan Co. C-1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Buchanan High is listed in EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Buchanan High
East Buchanan High is a public high school in Gower, MO, part of East Buchanan Co. C-1, serving approximately 267 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,194 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Buchanan High
What grades does East Buchanan High serve?
East Buchanan High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Buchanan High?
East Buchanan High has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan High is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Buchanan High rank in MO?
East Buchanan High ranks #1,194 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is East Buchanan High's MySchoolScout rating?
East Buchanan High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Buchanan High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Buchanan High has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Buchanan High a charter school?
No, East Buchanan High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Buchanan High a Title I school?
No, East Buchanan High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Buchanan High?
17.2% of students at East Buchanan High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (816) 424-6460
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 64454)
- 2,586
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64454; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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