Cape Girardeau 63 School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools in Cape Girardeau 63 School District, serving 4,252 students. Cape Girardeau 63 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
- Public schools in Cape Girardeau 63 School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
- The top ranked public schools in Cape Girardeau 63 School District are Blanchard Elementary School, Alma Schrader Elementary School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Cape Girardeau 63 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.capetigers.com |
| School District Phone Number | (573) 335-1867 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 2,433 Schools |
| # of Students | 4,252 Students | 910,126 Students |
| # of Teachers | 356 Teachers | 66,023 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Cape Girardeau 63 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 558 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #233 out of 559 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 49% |
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| Graduation Rate | 89% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.47 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 3,422 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 72 Students | 18,342 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 237 Students | 58,478 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 6% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 1,284 Students | 145,159 Students |
| % Black Students | 30% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 2,232 Students | 646,386 Students |
| % White Students | 52% | 71% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 2,444 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 424 Students | 35,895 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 10% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 204 | 31,553 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 348 | 65,561 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 316 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 330 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 321 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 318 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 318 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 317 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 302 | 68,028 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 322 | 67,525 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 357 | 69,209 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 299 | 67,397 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 259 | 65,697 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 241 | 64,283 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,686 is higher than the state median of $10,923. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $13,744 is higher than the state median of $10,831. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MO) |
| Total Revenue | $54 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $58 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,686 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,744 | $10,831 |
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Cape Girardeau 63 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Blanchard Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5%1829 N Sprigg St10
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Grades: PK-4 | 395 students
- Alma Schrader Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20%1360 Randol10
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5310
Grades: K-4 | 411 students
- Central Middle School Math: 49% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50%1900 Thilenius10
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-6281
Grades: 5-6 | 635 students
- Central High School Math: 34% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1000 S Silver Springs Rd10
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-8228
Grades: 9-12 | 1,156 student
- Central Junior High School Math: 33% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1910 Whitener St.10
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-2923
Grades: 7-8 | 624 students
- Clippard Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2880 Hopper Rd10
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-5720
Grades: PK-4 | 485 students
- Jefferson Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50%520 S Minnesota10
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-2030
Grades: PK-4 | 261 students
- Franklin Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1550 Themis10
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5456
Grades: PK-4 | 285 students
- Cape Girardeau Car Technical Center Vocational School1080 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
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