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ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE

4200 BETHEL ST, COLUMBIA, MO 65203COLUMBIA 93 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
719
Students
Total enrolled
$15,957
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 719 students in grades 06–08 in COLUMBIA, Missouri.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,957 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE is a large middle in COLUMBIA, Missouri, serving grades 06–08 with 719 students. The district invests $15,957 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE

719
Total Students
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
31%
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution369 male · 350 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility31%
National avg 52% · 224 students
Student Composition
8%
61%
16%
9%
Asian8%
White61%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black16%
Multiracial9%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 290100000841

Academic Outcomes at ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 66th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 65203

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,957Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,957
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,021
Student Support$3,032
Administration$1,915
Operations$2,394
Other$1,596
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,957 spent per student, an estimated $7,069 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
65%
State government
25.3%
Local (property tax)
64.5%
Federal programs
10.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARYMARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.MILL CREEK ELEM.ROCK BRIDGE ELEM.
+16 more
↓
Middle
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOLJOHN WARNER MIDDLE SCHOOLOAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLJOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE
+2 more
↓
High School
DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGHROCK BRIDGE SR. HIGHMURIEL W. BATTLE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyBoone County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCOLUMBIA 93 →
Phone: (573)214-3240
NCES ID: 290100000841
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in COLUMBIA seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in COLUMBIA 93
High
DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH
2,044 students · 09–12
● 47 opp33% FRL
High
ROCK BRIDGE SR. HIGH
2,032 students · 09–12
● 47 opp18% FRL
High
MURIEL W. BATTLE HIGH SCHOOL
1,581 students · 09–12
● 44 opp48% FRL
Elem
BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARY
678 students · KG–05
● 47 opp21% FRL
Elem
MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.
634 students · PK–05
● 47 opp35% FRL
Mid
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
625 students · 06–08
● 44 opp32% FRL
Elem
MILL CREEK ELEM.
593 students · PK–05
● 47 opp17% FRL
Elem
ROCK BRIDGE ELEM.
589 students · PK–05
● 47 opp33% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4200 BETHEL ST, COLUMBIA, MO 65203
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.