Jackson R-II School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 10 public schools in Jackson R-II School District, serving 5,288 students. Jackson R-II School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
- Public schools in Jackson R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
- The top ranked public schools in Jackson R-II School District are Russell Hawkins Junior High School, Jackson Senior High School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Jackson R-II School District |
| School District Website | http://WWW.JACKSONR2SCHOOLS.COM |
| School District Phone Number | (573) 243-9501 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 10 Schools | 2,433 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,288 Students | 910,126 Students |
| # of Teachers | 329 Teachers | 66,023 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Jackson R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #83 out of 559 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 49% |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.47 |
| # of American Indian Students | 13 Students | 3,422 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 27 Students | 18,342 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 131 Students | 58,478 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 120 Students | 145,159 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 4,809 Students | 646,386 Students |
| % White Students | 91% | 71% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 2,444 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 187 Students | 35,895 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 274 | 31,553 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 348 | 65,561 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 365 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 356 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 392 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 404 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 422 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 405 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 382 | 68,028 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 400 | 67,525 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 401 | 69,209 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 379 | 67,397 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 379 | 65,697 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 381 | 64,283 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,235 in this school district is less 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 $8,890 is less 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 | $47 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,235 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,890 | $10,831 |
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Jackson R-II School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Russell Hawkins Junior High School Math: 71% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20%210 N West Ln10
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9533
Grades: 8-9 | 801 students
- Jackson Senior High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30%315 S Missouri10
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9513
Grades: 10-12 | 1,139 student
- South Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50%1701 S Hope St10
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9575
Grades: K-5 | 433 students
- Millersville Attendance Center Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:6/Top 50%377 State Hwy B10
Millersville, MO 63766
(573) 243-9585
Grades: K-3 | 77 students
- East Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 56%Rank:6/Top 50%455 N. Lacey Street10
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Grades: PK-5 | 742 students
- Jackson Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50%1651 W Independence St10
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9543
Grades: 6-7 | 787 students
- West Lane Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50%338 N West Ln10
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9565
Grades: 3-5 | 483 students
- North Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%10730 State Hwy W10
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9590
Grades: K-5 | 303 students
- Orchard Drive Elementary School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1402 Orchard Dr10
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9555
Grades: K-3 | 461 students
- Gordonville Attendance Center653 State Hwy Z
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 243-9580
Grades: K-2 | 62 students
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