Summary:
The Jackson R-II school district in Missouri operates a total of 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole appears to be a strong, high-performing system, with all schools rated 4 or 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the district are East Elementary, which is ranked 33rd out of 906 Missouri elementary schools and boasts consistently high test scores and low free/reduced lunch rates. The middle schools, Jackson Middle and Russell Hawkins Junior High, are also standouts, with both ranked in the top 20% of Missouri middle schools. At the high school level, Jackson Senior High stands out for its impressive 95.5% graduation rate and 0.5% dropout rate.
While the district overall performs well, there is some variation in the performance of the elementary schools, with South Elementary and Orchard Drive Elementary in the middle of the pack. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Millersville Attendance Center, tend to have lower test scores and rankings, highlighting the challenges that high-poverty schools face.
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