St. Joseph School District

925 Felix
St Joseph, MO 64501-2706
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

St. Joseph 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 24 public schools serving 10,510 students in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
24 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
10,510 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
754 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

St. Joseph 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 79% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#411 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of St. Joseph  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St. Joseph  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. Joseph  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
79%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of St. Joseph  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.49
# American Indian Students
32 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
191 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,143 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
8%
# Black Students
688 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
7,153 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
68%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
197 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,106 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
243
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
796
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
769
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
795
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
751
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
782
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
824
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
791
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
806
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
817
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
831
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
838
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
742
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
725
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,998 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,254 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of St. Joseph  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$129 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of St. Joseph  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,998
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in St. Joseph  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,254
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in St. Joseph  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best St. Joseph School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellison Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
45 Se 85th Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 667-5316
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4901 Cook Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4290
Grades: PK-6
| 704 students
Rank: #33.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2602 Gene Field
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4130
Grades: K-6
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
509 Thompson
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4210
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2610 Blackwell Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4320
Grades: K-6
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Central High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2602 Edmond
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,730 students
Rank: #77.
Skaith Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4701 Schoolside Ln
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4370
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #88.
Pickett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3923 Pickett Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4330
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Rank: #99.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Duncan
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4310
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
Rank: #1010.
Bode Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
720 N Noyes Blvd
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4050
Grades: 7-8
| 521 students
Rank: #1111.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
412 Highland Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #1212.
Carden Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Duncan
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4160
Grades: K-6
| 568 students
Rank: #1313.
Benton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5655 S Fourth
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Rank: #1414.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3312 Beck Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4100
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Rank: #1515.
Robidoux Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4212 St Joseph Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #1616.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
705 S 31st St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Grades: K-6
| 302 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 N 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4110
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3227 Olive
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4400
Grades: 7-8
| 449 students
Rank: #1919.
Spring Garden Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5802 S 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4380
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #2020.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2812 St Joseph Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4250
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #2121.
Hosea Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Gordon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4180
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alt. Resource Ctr.
3510 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buchanan Co. Academy
4720 Green Acres
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillyard Technical Ctr.
Vocational School
3434 Faraon
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4170
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District manages 24 public schools serving 10,510 students.
What is the rank of St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District is ranked #421 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 St. Joseph School District?
68% of St. Joseph School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is St. Joseph School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,254 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 24 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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