ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE is a public middle school that is part of the COLUMBIA 93 school district, located in COLUMBIA, MO with about 898 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 61 teachers, ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE School (AHG), located in Columbia, Missouri, is a vibrant educational community serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Columbia Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Ann Hawkins Gentry, a notable historical figure in Missouri known for her role in the early development of the state’s capital and her dedication to education and community building. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development necessary for middle-schoolers as they transition from childhood to their teenage years.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive practices and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive sports and student leadership groups to arts and STEM-based clubs. By prioritizing a "whole-child" approach, Gentry Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence. The staff works closely with families to ensure that students are prepared for the challenges of high school, maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, critical thinking, and the diverse needs of their student population in the heart of Columbia.
For more information, contact ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE at (573) 214-3240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLUMBIA, MO 65203-4412
(573) 214-3240
ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in COLUMBIA, MO with about 898 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- COLUMBIA 93
- Total Students:
- 898
- Teachers:
- 61.92
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 898 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.8%
- Black or African American
- 10.4%
- Asian
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.