Top Rankings
Cape Girardeau 63 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,395 students in Cape Girardeau 63 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Cape Girardeau 63 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
4,395 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
381 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cape Girardeau 63 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#290 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.49
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
88 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
313 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
1,377 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
31%
15%
# White Students
2,085 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
48%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
524 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
206
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
348
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
303
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
328
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
320
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
334
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
313
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
313
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
301
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
321
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
401
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
324
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
292
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
291
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,156 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,902 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,156
$15,159
Spending / Student
$12,902
$13,980
Best Cape Girardeau 63 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1829 N Sprigg St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Grades: PK-4
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Alma Schrader Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1360 Randol
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5310
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5310
Grades: K-4
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-8228
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-8228
Grades: 9-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: #44.
Central Jr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Whitener St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-2923
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-2923
Grades: 7-8
| 622 students
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Thilenius
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-6281
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-6281
Grades: 5-6
| 609 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Themis
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5456
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5456
Grades: PK-4
| 268 students
Rank: #77.
Clippard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Hopper Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-5720
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-5720
Grades: PK-4
| 485 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 S Minnesota
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-2030
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-2030
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Girardeau Car Tech Ctr.
Vocational School
1080 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cape Girardeau 63 School District?
Cape Girardeau 63 School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,395 students.
What is the rank of Cape Girardeau 63 School District?
Cape Girardeau 63 School District is ranked #303 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Girardeau 63 School District?
48% of Cape Girardeau 63 School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cape Girardeau 63 School District?
Cape Girardeau 63 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Cape Girardeau 63 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,902 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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