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#726 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 33% in state

Hermann Elem.

Elementary School · Gasconade Co. R-i · Hermann, MO

A Gasconade Co. R-i elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.

328 W SEVENTH ST, Hermann, MO 65041

  • Math 40% vs MO 47% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.9% (2024 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.1% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.2 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$12,184
Chronic Absenteeism12.7%

Students at Hermann Elem. score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 MAP)
School
State
47%(2024 MAP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2025
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hermann Elem. 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated869/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hermann), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$65,099

Median home value

$206,400

Median rent

$805/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

77.3%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St George Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0PK–80.3 mi130Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Gasconade Co. R-i

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hermann Elem. is listed in GASCONADE CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hermann Elem.

Hermann Elem. is a public elementary school in Hermann, MO, part of Gasconade Co. R-i, serving approximately 252 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #726 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hermann Elem.

What grades does Hermann Elem. serve?

Hermann Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Hermann Elem.?

Hermann Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermann Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Hermann Elem. is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hermann Elem. rank in MO?

Hermann Elem. ranks #726 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Hermann Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Hermann Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Hermann Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermann Elem. has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hermann Elem. a charter school?

No, Hermann Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hermann Elem. a Title I school?

No, Hermann Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hermann Elem.?

51.6% of students at Hermann Elem. 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
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
252
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Gasconade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.7%
Area population (ZIP 65041)
5,559
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
43.3
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 65041; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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