Serving 103 students in grades 7-8, Conway 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MO state average).
How many students attend Conway Junior High School?
103 students attend Conway Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Conway Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conway Junior High School?
Conway Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Conway Junior High School offer ?
Conway Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Conway Junior High School part of?
Conway Junior High School is part of Laclede County R-I School District.
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