Carl Junction R-i School District
School District · Carl Junction, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,794
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,794
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Carl Junction R-i?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Carl Junction R-i 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.
Carl Junction Intermediate
Carl Junction · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carl Junction Jr. High
Carl Junction · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carl Junction High School
Carl Junction · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#343 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,794
$2,733 vs Missouri median
District size
3,454 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Carl Junction R-i ranks #343 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Carl Junction R-i's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Carl Junction Intermediate (7.1/10), Carl Junction Jr. High (7.0/10), and Carl Junction High School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Carl Junction R-i
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Junction Intermediate | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Carl Junction Jr. High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Carl Junction High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Carl Junction Primary 2-3 | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Carl Junction R-i
Carl Junction R-i is a Carl Junction, Missouri school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,454 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $9,794 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Carl Junction R-i demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Carl Junction Intermediate, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Carl Junction R-i students show an average math proficiency of 45.9% and ELA proficiency of 54.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Carl Junction R-i, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carl Junction R-i with test data.
Schools in Carl Junction R-i
6 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Carl Junction
- Total Enrollment
- 3,454
- Teachers (FTE)
- 234
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carl Junction R-i?
Carl Junction R-i has 6 schools in total — 2 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 Carl Junction R-i?
The average composite rating for Carl Junction R-i is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Carl Junction R-i?
Carl Junction R-i spends $9,794 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carl Junction R-i?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carl Junction R-i is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carl Junction R-i?
Carl Junction Intermediate is the highest-rated school in Carl Junction R-i with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Carl Junction R-i?
Across schools in Carl Junction R-i with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Carl Junction R-i compare to other districts in Missouri?
Carl Junction R-i has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 6 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.9%
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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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