Serving 735 students in grades 7-8, Poplar Bluff Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Poplar Bluff Jr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Poplar Bluff school district, covering approximately 211.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 14.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poplar Bluff Jr. High School's student population of 735 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
735 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1885
School Rankings
Poplar Bluff Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poplar Bluff Jr. High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1301 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
75%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplar Bluff Jr. High School's ranking?
Poplar Bluff Jr. High School is ranked #1301 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Poplar Bluff Jr. High School?
735 students attend Poplar Bluff Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Poplar Bluff Jr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% 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 Poplar Bluff Jr. High School?
Poplar Bluff Jr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Poplar Bluff Jr. High School offer ?
Poplar Bluff Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poplar Bluff Jr. High School part of?
Poplar Bluff Jr. High School is part of Poplar Bluff R-I School District.
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