Russell Jones Educational Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Russell Jones Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (12-13)
40 students

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings
Russell Jones Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1858 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1

American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)n/a
2%

Hispanic
(12-13)8%
5%

Black
(12-13)10%
17%

White
(12-13)78%
74%

Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)4%
2%


Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
55%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell Jones Educational Center's ranking?
Russell Jones Educational Center is ranked #1858 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Russell Jones Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Russell Jones Educational Center is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 82%.
How many students attend Russell Jones Educational Center?
40 students attend Russell Jones Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Russell Jones Educational Center students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Russell Jones Educational Center offer ?
Russell Jones Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Russell Jones Educational Center part of?
Russell Jones Educational Center is part of Park Hill School District.
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