Summary:
The Jackson R-II school district in Missouri consists of 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district is generally high-performing, with all schools rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, and several schools ranking in the top half of their respective categories statewide.
The standout schools in the district include Jackson Senior High School, which ranks 55th out of 352 Missouri high schools, and Russell Hawkins Junior High, which ranks 67th out of 459 Missouri middle schools. Both schools have strong test scores, with Russell Hawkins Junior High's 8th grade math scores significantly above the state average. At the elementary level, East Elementary stands out, ranking 131st out of 898 Missouri elementary schools and boasting impressive 3rd and 4th grade math and ELA test scores.
While the district as a whole performs well, there is some variation in elementary school performance, with the top-performing schools like East Elementary contrasting with lower-performing ones like South Elementary. Additionally, the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Millersville Attendance Center, also have the most diverse student populations, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and racial/ethnic diversity.
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