Serving 490 students in grades 2-3, Carl Junction Primary 2-3 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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: 2-3
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Carl Junction Primary 2-3's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Carl Junction, MO, covering approximately 129.8 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles to the edge of the zone, extending up to 13.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carl Junction Primary 2-3's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Junction Primary 2-3 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
#425 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Primary 2-3's ranking?
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 is ranked #425 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Carl Junction Primary 2-3 often compared to?
Carl Junction Primary 2-3is often viewed alongside schools like Carl Junction Intermediate, Cecil Floyd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Carl Junction Primary 2-3?
490 students attend Carl Junction Primary 2-3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Carl Junction Primary 2-3 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl Junction Primary 2-3?
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carl Junction Primary 2-3 offer ?
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carl Junction Primary 2-3 part of?
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 is part of Carl Junction R-I School District.
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