Best Public Schools in Saint James, MO

Summary:

The city of Saint James, Missouri is home to 3 public schools serving grades K-12: Lucy Wortham James Elementary, St. James High, and St. James Middle, all part of the St. James R-I school district. The data reveals that Lucy Wortham James Elementary is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 35% of Missouri elementary schools and excelling in mathematics. St. James Middle also stands out, ranking in the top 37% of Missouri middle schools and demonstrating exceptional performance in 8th grade science and Algebra I.

While the schools generally outperform state averages in mathematics and science, they tend to lag behind in English Language Arts, particularly at the middle school level. All three schools have relatively high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.81% to 54.24%, suggesting a need to support economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the schools have higher-than-ideal chronic absenteeism rates of 17.9%, which is an area for potential improvement.

Overall, the schools in Saint James demonstrate a mix of strengths and opportunities for growth. Lucy Wortham James Elementary and St. James Middle are notable high performers, while the district as a whole may benefit from a focus on improving English Language Arts outcomes and addressing chronic absenteeism. The high rates of economic disadvantage among the student population are also an important factor to consider in supporting the academic success of all students in the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
St. James High	Public	9-12	101 E Scioto	Saint James	65559	Phelps County	St. James R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 265-2300	553	41	13.4	50.8%	503 (91.0%)	18 (3.3%)	14 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.6%)	46	177^th of 378 public high schools	53.2%		44.7	168^th of 352 public high schools	52.3%	9															16.4	36.3	47.1	$12,320	$3,922	$8,397
Lucy Wortham James Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	314 S Jefferson	Saint James	65559	Phelps County	St. James R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 265-2300	743	61	12.2	54.2%	704 (94.8%)	14 (1.9%)	13 (1.7%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	64.1	307^th of 906 public elementary schools	66.1%		64.5	307^th of 898 public elementary schools	65.8%		63.2	74.4	37.6				42.9		42.7	44.5	37.6							$12,340	$3,928	$8,412
St. James Middle	Public	6-8	1 Tiger Dr	Saint James	65559	Phelps County	St. James R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 265-2300	370	26	14.2	52.7%	344 (93.0%)	10 (2.7%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	59.6	166^th of 451 public middle schools	63.2%		70	106^th of 459 public middle schools	76.9%	60				42.7	35.8	24.5		47.9				30.4	38.2	50.3	77.4			$11,276	$4,053	$7,223

Cities Near Saint James

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rolla	8.17 mi	9	152^nd
Cuba	12.01 mi	3	156^th
Steelville	13.79 mi	3	214^th
Newburg	16.5 mi	2	363^rd
Salem	19.54 mi	9	146^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.