Serving 448 students in grades 7-8, Sikeston Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for 7TH AND 8TH GRADE CTR. covers the entire school district in Sikeston, MO, encompassing approximately 67.3 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sikeston Junior High School's student population of 448 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate Today. Prepare for Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Sikeston Junior 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 Sikeston Junior High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#1610 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 21-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 Sikeston Junior High School's ranking?
Sikeston Junior High School is ranked #1610 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sikeston Junior High School often compared to?
Sikeston Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee Hunter Elementary School, Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sikeston Junior High School?
448 students attend Sikeston Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sikeston Junior High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sikeston Junior High School?
Sikeston Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sikeston Junior High School offer ?
Sikeston Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sikeston Junior High School part of?
Sikeston Junior High School is part of Sikeston R-6 School District.
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