Serving 867 students in grades 7-8, Russell Hawkins Jr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Russell Hawkins Jr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Jackson, MO school district, covering approximately 283 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Russell Hawkins Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Russell Hawkins Jr. High School's student population of 867 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
867 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Russell Hawkins Jr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell Hawkins Jr. High School is 0.21, 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
#680 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell Hawkins Jr. High School's ranking?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High School is ranked #680 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Russell Hawkins Jr. High School?
867 students attend Russell Hawkins Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Russell Hawkins Jr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Russell Hawkins Jr. High School?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Russell Hawkins Jr. High School offer ?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Russell Hawkins Jr. High School part of?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High School is part of Jackson R-II School District.
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