Top Rankings
Jefferson C-123 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 135 students in Jefferson C-123 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Jefferson C-123 School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
135 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Jefferson C-123 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 554 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 557 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
133 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
99%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
10
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
7
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
4
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
8
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,326 is higher than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,156 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,326
$15,066
Spending / Student
$17,156
$13,894
Best Jefferson C-123 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2417
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2417
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson C-123 School District?
Jefferson C-123 School District manages 2 public schools serving 135 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson C-123 School District?
Jefferson C-123 School District is ranked #22 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson C-123 School District?
99% of Jefferson C-123 School District students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson C-123 School District?
Jefferson C-123 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Jefferson C-123 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,156 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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