Serving 500 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 40% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Carl Junction Jr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Carl Junction School District, covering approximately 129.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.7 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 13 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carl Junction Jr. High School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Carl Junction Jr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Junction Jr. High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#907 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #907 out of 2,076 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 North Middle School, 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Carl Junction Jr. High School?
500 students attend Carl Junction Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Carl Junction Jr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 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 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carl Junction Jr. High School offer ?
Carl Junction Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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