Is Russell Hawkins Junior High a good school?

Russell Hawkins Junior High ranks 60 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Russell Hawkins Junior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 841 students attended Russell Hawkins Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Russell Hawkins Junior High?

Students at Russell Hawkins Junior High are 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Russell Hawkins Junior High attend?

Students who attend Russell Hawkins Junior High usually go on to attend Jackson Senior High

Russell Hawkins Junior High

Summary:

Russell Hawkins Junior High is a public middle school located in Jackson, Missouri, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 872 students. The school is part of the Jackson R-II School District, which is ranked 49 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Russell Hawkins Junior High consistently performs above the state average in MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores across various subjects and grade levels, with particularly impressive results in Algebra I, where 96.8% of students scored proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 41.5%. The school also excels in supporting its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 28th out of 378 Missouri middle schools in this category for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 5-star rating. However, the school's performance in supporting its special education and gifted and talented student populations is less consistent, with rankings ranging from 2 to 4 stars out of 5.

Compared to nearby schools, Jackson Middle School serves grades 5-6 and has similar academic performance to Russell Hawkins Junior High, with both schools outperforming the state average in most subject areas. However, Meadow Heights Middle School, located 18.1 miles away, has significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the state average. Woodland Middle School, 18.42 miles away, performs better than Meadow Heights Middle School but still lags behind Russell Hawkins Junior High in most subject areas.

Detail:

Public 7-8

210 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755-3095

(573) 243-9533

District: Jackson R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
60^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,664

Students who attend Russell Hawkins Junior High usually attend:

High:

Jackson Senior High

Feeder schools for Russell Hawkins Junior High:

Elementary:	Gordonville Attendance Center
	Millersville Attendance Center
	North Elementary
	Orchard Drive Elementary
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	South Elementary
	West Lane Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 841

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Russell Hawkins Junior High ranks better than 86.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.82. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Russell Hawkins Junior High is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Russell Hawkins Junior High employs 56.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Russell Hawkins Junior High is $9,664.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Russell Hawkins Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell Hawkins Junior High 60^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Russell Hawkins Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Jackson R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson R-II 49^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Russell Hawkins Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Russell Hawkins Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2009	68.78	148^th	601	75.4%
2010	65.86	185^th	614	69.9%
2011	65.99	185^th	625	70.4%
2012	72.77	118^th	623	81.1%
2013	70.94	126^th	649	80.6%
2014	72.90	119^th	633	81.2%
2015	84.66	53^rd	585	90.9%
2016	82.44	53^rd	435	87.8%
2017	71.42	117^th	568	79.4%
2019	74.69	92^nd	587	84.3%
2021	70.98	99^th	454	78.2%
2022	76.81	78^th	459	83.0%
2023	78.64	67^th	459	85.4%
2024	80.82	60^th	451	86.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Russell Hawkins Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	42.67	50^th	98	49.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Russell Hawkins Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.78	84^th	192	56.3%
2024	37.24	114^th	194	41.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Russell Hawkins Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	68.46	92^nd	482	80.9%
2021	76.90	49^th	371	86.8%
2022	82.84	24^th	365	93.4%
2023	79.04	38^th	382	90.1%
2024	82.51	28^th	378	92.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Russell Hawkins Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	35.98	127^th	204	37.7%
2021	62.35	46^th	195	76.4%
2022	41.03	108^th	187	42.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Russell Hawkins Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.27	51^st	121	57.9%
2021	47.38	26^th	44	40.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Russell Hawkins Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	47.99	70^th	149	53.0%

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Rank History for White students at Russell Hawkins Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	69.53	105^th	527	80.1%
2021	63.22	114^th	376	69.7%
2022	68.82	92^nd	381	75.9%
2023	71.61	81^st	385	79.0%
2024	74.60	75^th	379	80.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Russell Hawkins Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	802	802
1992	851	9	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	862
1993	871	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	875
1994	899	8	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	912
1995	627	9	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	641
1996	627	9	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	641
1997	604	9	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	619
1998	701	8	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	713
1999	690	9	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	700
2000	730	17	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	748
2001	771	15	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	787
2002	753	11	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	766
2003	753	11	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	766
2004	774	13	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	795
2005	788	13	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	811
2006	816	19	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	847
2007	767	13	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	790
2008	736	17	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	764
2009	745	15	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	773
2010	733	20	7	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	770
2011	685	20	9	11	4	0	6	0	735
2012	685	18	2	15	1	2	7	0	730
2013	665	18	2	16	0	0	16	0	717
2014	695	17	3	15	2	1	16	0	749
2015	710	30	4	12	2	1	16	0	775
2016	684	25	3	12	2	0	25	0	751
2017	707	14	6	17	4	0	28	0	776
2018	725	15	6	21	3	0	31	0	801
2019	722	20	3	23	1	0	40	0	809
2020	772	16	6	19	2	0	37	0	852
2021	822	24	3	20	1	0	22	0	892
2022	829	26	6	16	0	1	22	0	900
2023	788	15	11	23	2	1	32	0	872
2024	744	16	9	36	3	2	31	0	841

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Russell Hawkins Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	802	44.5	18.0	n/a
1992	862	45.3	19.0	14.5
1993	875	46.3	18.9	15.7
1994	912	46.3	19.7	15
1995	641	31.2	20.5	23.9
1996	641	31.2	20.5	23.9
1997	619	34.9	17.7	10.5
1998	713	37.2	19.2	11.6
1999	700	38.1	18.4	15.6
2000	748	39.1	19.1	17.2
2001	787	40.3	19.5	16.8
2002	766	44.1	17.4	22.5
2003	766	44.1	17.4	22.5
2004	795	43.5	18.3	21.3
2005	811	43.1	18.8	22.9
2006	847	45.8	18.5	24.9
2007	790	44.8	17.6	25.8
2008	764	47.0	16.3	23.8
2009	773	44.4	17.4	30.5
2010	770	44.5	17.2	34.2
2011	735	43.1	17.0	31.2
2012	730	41.6	17.5	33.4
2013	717	42.2	16.9	34.3
2014	749	44.4	16.8	35.5
2015	775	48.0	16.1	39.9
2016	751	46.0	16.3	37.5
2017	776	46.5	16.6	33.5
2018	801	47.9	16.7	31.3
2019	809	40.2	20.0	35.2
2020	852	43.8	19.4	36.6
2021	892	52.8	16.8	36.4
2022	900	55.6	16.1	31.8
2023	872	55.3	15.7	36.4
2024	841	56.3	14.9	39.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Russell Hawkins Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	802	44.5	18.0	n/a
1992	862	45.3	19.0	14.5
1993	875	46.3	18.9	15.7
1994	912	46.3	19.7	15
1995	641	31.2	20.5	23.9
1996	641	31.2	20.5	23.9
1997	619	34.9	17.7	10.5
1998	713	37.2	19.2	11.6
1999	700	38.1	18.4	15.6
2000	748	39.1	19.1	17.2
2001	787	40.3	19.5	16.8
2002	766	44.1	17.4	22.5
2003	766	44.1	17.4	22.5
2004	795	43.5	18.3	21.3
2005	811	43.1	18.8	22.9
2006	847	45.8	18.5	24.9
2007	790	44.8	17.6	25.8
2008	764	47.0	16.3	23.8
2009	773	44.4	17.4	30.5
2010	770	44.5	17.2	34.2
2011	735	43.1	17.0	31.2
2012	730	41.6	17.5	33.4
2013	717	42.2	16.9	34.3
2014	749	44.4	16.8	35.5
2015	775	48.0	16.1	39.9
2016	751	46.0	16.3	37.5
2017	776	46.5	16.6	33.5
2018	801	47.9	16.7	31.3
2019	809	40.2	20.0	35.2
2020	852	43.8	19.4	36.6
2021	892	52.8	16.8	36.4
2022	900	55.6	16.1	31.8
2023	872	55.3	15.7	36.4
2024	841	56.3	14.9	39.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Russell Hawkins Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$451 (5.5%)	$7,766 (94.5%)	$8,217
2020	$563 (6.6%)	$8,001 (93.4%)	$8,563
2021	$542 (6.3%)	$8,069 (93.7%)	$8,611
2022	$618 (6.4%)	$9,047 (93.6%)	$9,664

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Russell Hawkins Junior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 92^nd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 67^th of 459 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Russell Hawkins Junior High)	48.7	43.9	4.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson R-II)	48.7	43.9	4.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Russell Hawkins Junior High)	51.4	43.9	7.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson R-II)	51.4	43.9	7.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Russell Hawkins Junior High)	59.8	60.9	1.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson R-II)	59.8	60.9	1.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Russell Hawkins Junior High)	51.3	51.4	0.1%
8th Grade Science (Jackson R-II)	51.3	51.4	0.1%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Russell Hawkins Junior High)	49.5	48.1	1.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson R-II)	49.5	48.1	1.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	809	872	7.8%
African American	20	15	25%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	11	266.7%
Hispanic	23	23
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	722	788	9.1%
Two or More Races	40	32	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.2%	36.4%	1.1%

Schools Near Russell Hawkins Junior High

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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)	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 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 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Russell Hawkins Junior High	Public	7-8	210 N West Ln	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9533	841	56	14.9	39.2%	744 (88.5%)	16 (1.9%)	36 (4.3%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (3.7%)	80.8	60^th of 451 public middle schools	86.7%		78.6	67^th of 459 public middle schools	85.4%	7			49.0	49.6		50.1			46.5	48.3	96.8	$9,664	$618	$9,047
Jackson Middle	Public	5-6	1651 W Independence St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9543	852	41	20.9	40.4%	761 (89.3%)	20 (2.3%)	25 (2.9%)	11 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.6%)	27 (3.2%)								(n/a)	47.1	59.1			47.5		51.4	43.0				$10,371	$589	$9,783
Central Middle	Public	5-6	1900 Thilenius	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 334-6281	610	47	12.8	100.0%	248 (40.7%)	213 (34.9%)	47 (7.7%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (15.6%)								(n/a)	23.1	41.4			19.9		27.0	27.9				$10,299	$2,718	$7,582
Central Junior High	Public	7-8	1910 Whitener St.	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	No	(573) 334-2923	598	48	12.3	100.0%	272 (45.5%)	201 (33.6%)	41 (6.9%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (12.9%)	32.6	309^th of 451 public middle schools	31.5%		36.1	301^st of 459 public middle schools	34.4%	8			30.4	21.7		25.0			21.9	35.1	91.4	$11,193	$3,482	$7,711
Scott City Middle	Public	5-8	3000 Main St	Scott City	63780	Scott County	Scott City R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 264-2131	235	21	10.9	56.2%	214 (91.1%)	4 (1.7%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.5%)	73.9	92^nd of 451 public middle schools	79.6%		73.3	89^th of 459 public middle schools	80.6%	3	22.7	48.8	49.9	48.4		37.8	19.0	42.8	43.8	46.9		$10,923	$2,070	$8,852
Meadow Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	14571 State Highway 72	Patton	63662	Bollinger County	Meadow Heights R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 866-2924	122	9	14.1	52.5%	120 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	35.2	301^st of 451 public middle schools	33.3%		23.4	364^th of 459 public middle schools	20.7%	63		16.3		24.2		35.1		19.0				$8,041	$1,906	$6,134
Woodland Middle	Public	5-8	18729 Jackal Drive	Marble Hill	63764	Bollinger County	Woodland R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 238-2656	258	19	13.5	66.3%	251 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	57.7	184^th of 451 public middle schools	59.2%		62.7	152^nd of 459 public middle schools	66.9%	32	30.3	36.8	36.9	49.1	35.7	31.7	37.4	29.6	44.6	39.0		$9,377	$1,465	$7,912

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