Cape Girardeau 63 School District
School District · Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,129
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,129
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Cape Girardeau 63?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cape Girardeau 63 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Alma Schrader Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Franklin Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Middle
Cape Girardeau · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#219 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,129
$398 vs Missouri median
District size
4,301 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Cape Girardeau 63 ranks #219 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Cape Girardeau 63's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Alma Schrader Elem. (8.5/10), Franklin Elem. (7.8/10), and Central Middle (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cape Girardeau 63
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alma Schrader Elem. | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Franklin Elem. | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Central Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Clippard Elem. | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Central High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Blanchard Elem. | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Jefferson Elem. | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Central Jr. High | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cape Girardeau 63
Cape Girardeau 63 is a Cape Girardeau, Missouri school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,301 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $12,129 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Cape Girardeau 63 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Alma Schrader Elem., which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Cape Girardeau 63 students show an average math proficiency of 41.8% and ELA proficiency of 47.5%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cape Girardeau 63, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cape Girardeau 63 with test data.
Schools in Cape Girardeau 63
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Cape Girardeau
- Total Enrollment
- 4,301
- Teachers (FTE)
- 373
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cape Girardeau 63?
Cape Girardeau 63 has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cape Girardeau 63?
The average composite rating for Cape Girardeau 63 is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cape Girardeau 63?
Cape Girardeau 63 spends $12,129 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cape Girardeau 63?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cape Girardeau 63 is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cape Girardeau 63?
Alma Schrader Elem. is the highest-rated school in Cape Girardeau 63 with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Cape Girardeau 63?
Across schools in Cape Girardeau 63 with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cape Girardeau 63 compare to other districts in Missouri?
Cape Girardeau 63 has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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