St. Joseph School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 26 public schools in St. Joseph School District, serving 11,663 students. St. Joseph School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
- Public schools in St. Joseph School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
- The top ranked public schools in St. Joseph School District are Field Elementary School, Ellison Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 26% 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 14:1 is equal to the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | St. Joseph School District |
| School District Website | http://www.sjsd.k12.mo.us |
| School District Phone Number | (816) 671-4000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 26 Schools | 2,433 Schools |
| # of Students | 11,663 Students | 910,126 Students |
| # of Teachers | 868 Teachers | 66,023 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- St. Joseph School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 81% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #324 out of 559 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 49% |
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| Graduation Rate | 81% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.47 |
| # of American Indian Students | 26 Students | 3,422 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 235 Students | 18,342 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,013 Students | 58,478 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 9% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 841 Students | 145,159 Students |
| % Black Students | 7% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 8,577 Students | 646,386 Students |
| % White Students | 74% | 71% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 135 Students | 2,444 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 836 Students | 35,895 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 7% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 411 | 31,553 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 897 | 65,561 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 890 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 896 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 901 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 950 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 873 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 906 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 865 | 68,028 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 862 | 67,525 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 896 | 69,209 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 848 | 67,397 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 747 | 65,697 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 721 | 64,283 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,884 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 $11,226 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 | $127 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $131 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,884 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,226 | $10,831 |
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St. Joseph School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Field Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 5%2602 Gene Field10
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4130
Grades: K-6 | 344 students
- Ellison Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20%45 Se 85th Rd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 667-5316
Grades: K-6 | 341 students
- Oak Grove Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20%4901 Cook Rd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4290
Grades: PK-6 | 617 students
- Hyde Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30%509 Thompson10
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4210
Grades: K-6 | 432 students
- Pershing Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50%2610 Blackwell Rd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4320
Grades: K-6 | 319 students
- Central High School Math: 49% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50%2602 Edmond10
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4080
Grades: 9-12 | 1,699 student
- Bode Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50%720 N Noyes Blvd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4050
Grades: 7-8 | 513 students
- Pickett Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%3923 Pickett Rd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4330
Grades: PK-6 | 313 students
- Carden Park Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1510 Duncan10
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4160
Grades: PK-6 | 700 students
- Skaith Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%4701 Schoolside Ln10
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4370
Grades: PK-6 | 455 students
- Coleman Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50%3312 Beck Rd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4100
Grades: PK-6 | 425 students
- Lafayette High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50%412 Highland Ave10
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4220
Grades: 9-12 | 768 students
- Lindbergh Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2812 St Joseph Ave10
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4250
Grades: PK-6 | 450 students
- Edison Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%515 N 22nd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4110
Grades: PK-6 | 420 students
- Lake Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1800 Alabama10
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4240
Grades: PK-6 | 315 students
- Spring Garden Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 47%Rank:4/Bottom 50%5802 S 22nd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4380
Grades: 7-8 | 342 students
- Parkway Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2900 Duncan10
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4310
Grades: K-6 | 404 students
- Benton High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%5655 S Fourth10
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4030
Grades: 9-12 | 745 students
- Mark Twain Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50%705 S 31st St10
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Grades: PK-6 | 388 students
- Robidoux Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50%4212 St Joseph Ave10
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4350
Grades: 7-8 | 378 students
- Truman Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 31%Rank:2/Bottom 50%3227 Olive10
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4400
Grades: 7-8 | 494 students
- Hosea Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50%6401 Gordon St10
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4180
Grades: PK-6 | 468 students
- Humboldt Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1520 N Second St10
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4190
Grades: PK-6 | 333 students
- Alt. Resource Center3510 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Grades: K-12 | n/a student
- Buchanan Co. Academy4720 Green Acres
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Grades: K-12 | n/a student
- Hillyard Technical Center Vocational School3434 Faraon
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4170
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
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