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#1781 of 2,221 schools in MO

Gallatin Middle School

Middle School · Gallatin R-v · Gallatin, MO

A Gallatin R-v middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.

600 S. OLIVE ST., Gallatin, MO 64640

  • Math 46% vs MO 49% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs MO 41% (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-9.64 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.3% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.5% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$13,303
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Gallatin Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 MAP)
School
State
49%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 MAP)
School
State
41%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 9 years
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 21 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Gallatin Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average675/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,250

Median home value

$177,400

Median rent

$796/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Gallatin R-v

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,303NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gallatin Middle School is listed in GALLATIN R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gallatin Middle School

Gallatin Middle School is a public middle school in Gallatin, MO, part of Gallatin R-v, serving approximately 160 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,781 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gallatin Middle School

What grades does Gallatin Middle School serve?

Gallatin Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Gallatin Middle School?

Gallatin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallatin Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gallatin Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gallatin Middle School rank in MO?

Gallatin Middle School ranks #1,781 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Gallatin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gallatin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Gallatin Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gallatin Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).

Is Gallatin Middle School a charter school?

No, Gallatin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gallatin Middle School a Title I school?

No, Gallatin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gallatin Middle School?

47.5% of students at Gallatin Middle School 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Daviess County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
Area population (ZIP 64640)
3,183
Area median age
44.5
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 · 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 64640; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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