Summary
Sikeston Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Sikeston, Missouri, with 442 students. The school is part of the Sikeston R-6 school district, which is ranked 253 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Sikeston Junior High School's performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts were 17.9%, 21.6%, and 31.5% respectively, compared to state averages of 32.7%, 39.2%, and 42.2%. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.2% to 26.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Sikeston Junior High School has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 95.31% to 100% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Bloomfield Middle School, which is 18.12 miles away, Sikeston Junior High School generally performs worse academically. However, the school's Algebra I proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state averages, suggesting it may be doing a better job in this subject area. Despite the higher spending per student, ranging from $9,124 to $10,029, Sikeston Junior High School's academic performance remains below the state average, indicating that simply spending more money may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.
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