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#1966 of 2,221 schools in MO

Hermann Middle

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

A Gasconade Co. R-i middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

164 BLUE PRIDE DR, Hermann, MO 65041

  • Math 29% vs MO 49% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs MO 45% (2025)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-5.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.6% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-20.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.5 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$12,184
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Hermann Middle score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 MAP)
School
State
49%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 MAP)
School
State
45%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2021, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 42 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hermann Middle 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Gasconade Co. R-i

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 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 Middle is listed in GASCONADE CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hermann Middle

Hermann Middle is a public middle school in Hermann, MO, part of Gasconade Co. R-i, serving approximately 273 students in grades 4th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,966 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hermann Middle

What grades does Hermann Middle serve?

Hermann Middle serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Hermann Middle?

Hermann Middle has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermann Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Hermann Middle is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hermann Middle rank in MO?

Hermann Middle ranks #1,966 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Hermann Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Hermann Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Hermann Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermann Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hermann Middle a charter school?

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

Is Hermann Middle a Title I school?

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

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

43.2% of students at Hermann Middle 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
4th – 8th
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Gasconade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
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 · 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 65041; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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