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St. James R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,666 students in St. James R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in St. James R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,666 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
St. James R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 555 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.50
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
42 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,551 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
99
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
116
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
155
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
141
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
137
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
120
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,297 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,909 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,297
$15,071
Spending / Student
$14,909
$13,899
Best St. James R-I School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucy Wortham James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
314 S Jefferson
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #22.
St. James Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Dr
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
St. James High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E Scioto
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. James R-I School District?
St. James R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,666 students.
What is the rank of St. James R-I School District?
St. James R-I School District is ranked #128 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. James R-I School District?
93% of St. James R-I School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. James R-I School District?
St. James R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is St. James R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,909 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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