Russell Hawkins Junior High School
Russell Hawkins Junior High School serves 892 students in grades 7-8.
Russell Hawkins Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 892 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Russell Hawkins Junior High School's student population of 892 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
892 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Russell Hawkins Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Russell Hawkins Junior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#863 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
3%
15%
White
92%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Russell Hawkins Junior High School?
892 students attend Russell Hawkins Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Russell Hawkins Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell Hawkins Junior High School?
Russell Hawkins Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Russell Hawkins Junior High School offer ?
Russell Hawkins Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Russell Hawkins Junior High School part of?
Russell Hawkins Junior High School is part of Jackson R-II School District.
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