Serving 493 students in grades 5-6, Sikeston Middle 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 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for 5th and 6th Grade Center encompasses the entire district of Sikeston, MO, covering an area of approximately 67.3 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of up to 9.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sikeston Middle School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sikeston Middle 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 Middle School is 0.60, 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
#1486 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
5%
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 Middle School's ranking?
Sikeston Middle School is ranked #1486 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sikeston Middle School often compared to?
Sikeston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Co. Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sikeston Middle School?
493 students attend Sikeston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sikeston Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sikeston Middle School?
Sikeston Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sikeston Middle School offer ?
Sikeston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sikeston Middle School part of?
Sikeston Middle School is part of Sikeston R-6 School District.
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