Top Rankings
Jackson R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,622 students in Jackson R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Jackson R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
5,622 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
359 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jackson R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.49
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
133 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
116 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
5,151 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
92%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
170 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
262
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
390
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
374
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
367
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
410
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
388
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
407
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
412
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
445
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
455
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
469
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
447
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
396
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
400
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,764 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,239 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,764
$15,159
Spending / Student
$10,239
$13,980
Best Jackson R-II School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lane Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
338 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9565
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9565
Grades: K-4
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Sr. High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 S Missouri
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9513
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9513
Grades: 9-12
| 1,712 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
East Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 N. Lacey Street
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Grades: PK-4
| 675 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10730 State Hwy W
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9590
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9590
Grades: K-4
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1651 W Independence St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9543
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9543
Grades: 5-6
| 819 students
Rank: #66.
Russell Hawkins Jr. High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9533
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9533
Grades: 7-8
| 900 students
Rank: #77.
Millersville Attendance Ctr.
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
377 State Hwy B
Millersville, MO 63766
(573) 243-9585
Millersville, MO 63766
(573) 243-9585
Grades: K-2
| 49 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Orchard Drive Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Orchard Dr
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9555
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9555
Grades: K-4
| 403 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
South Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S Hope St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9575
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9575
Grades: K-4
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
614 East Adams St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9580
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9580
Grades: K-2
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson R-II School District?
Jackson R-II School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,622 students.
What is the rank of Jackson R-II School District?
Jackson R-II School District is ranked #141 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson R-II School District?
92% of Jackson R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson R-II School District?
Jackson R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Jackson R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,239 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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