Serving 516 students in grades 7-8, Carl Junction Jr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carl Junction Jr. High School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carl Junction Jr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Junction Jr. High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#691 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
83%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Junction Jr. High School's ranking?
Carl Junction Jr. High School is ranked #691 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Carl Junction Jr. High School often compared to?
Carl Junction Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Junction High School, Webb City Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Carl Junction Jr. High School?
516 students attend Carl Junction Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Carl Junction Jr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl Junction Jr. High School?
Carl Junction Jr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carl Junction Jr. High School offer ?
Carl Junction Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Carl Junction Jr. High School part of?
Carl Junction Jr. High School is part of Carl Junction R-I School District.
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