Top Rankings
Sikeston R-6 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,372 students in Sikeston R-6 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Sikeston R-6 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
8 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
3,372 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Sikeston R-6 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 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#388 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.49
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
149 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
1,135 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
34%
15%
# White Students
1,803 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
53%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
259 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
280
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
230
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
246
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
233
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
248
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
261
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
296
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
258
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
232
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
244
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,767 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,784 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,767
$15,159
Spending / Student
$11,784
$13,980
Best Sikeston R-6 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sikeston Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,030 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 Elm Street
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-2200
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-2200
Grades: 1-4
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
7th And 8th Grade Ctr.
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Lindenwood Ave
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Grades: 7-8
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
5th And 6th Grade Ctr.
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Twitty Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0792
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0792
Grades: 5-6
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
Wing Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Gen George E Day Parkway
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0615
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0615
Grades: 1-4
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Ables Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0707
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0707
Grades: 1-4
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sikeston Career Tech. Ctr.
Vocational School
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-5442
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-5442
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1310 E Salcedo Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Grades: PK-K
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sikeston R-6 School District?
Sikeston R-6 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,372 students.
What is the rank of Sikeston R-6 School District?
Sikeston R-6 School District is ranked #396 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sikeston R-6 School District?
53% of Sikeston R-6 School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sikeston R-6 School District?
Sikeston R-6 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sikeston R-6 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,784 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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