Sikeston R-6 School District

1002 Virginia Street
Sikeston, MO 63801-3347
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,277 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 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
3,277 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sikeston R-6 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#413 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

31%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

26%
38%
97%
89.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
15.6%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.52

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
5%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
34%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% White
51%
67%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,433 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,567 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$15,255 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$51 MM
$14,732 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$15,433
$17,244

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,567
$16,653

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Sikeston R-6 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 Baker Street
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-2200
Gr: 1-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Sikeston Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Gr: 9-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Sikeston Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Twitty Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0792
Gr: 5-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Ables Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0707
Gr: 1-4 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Sikeston Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Lindenwood Ave
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Gr: 7-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Wing Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1123 Gen George E Day Parkway
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0615
Gr: 1-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Sikeston Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-5442
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1310 E Salcedo Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Gr: PK-K | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sikeston R-6 School District?
Sikeston R-6 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,277 students.
What is the rank of Sikeston R-6 School District?
Sikeston R-6 School District is ranked #413 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), 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?
51% of Sikeston R-6 School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 14:1, 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 $15,567 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,277 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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