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6.0 avg / 10

Sikeston R-6 School District

School District · Sikeston, Missouri

Students: 3,225
Teachers (FTE): 264
Estimated Scores: 14%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,901

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

How this district compares

Missouri rank

#293 of 461

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Missouri avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,901

$621 vs Missouri median

District size

3,225 students

Much larger than Missouri median

About Sikeston R-6

Sikeston R-6 is a Sikeston, Missouri school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,225 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $11,901 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Sikeston R-6 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Southeast Elem., which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Sikeston R-6 students show an average math proficiency of 33.7% and ELA proficiency of 36.0%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Sikeston R-6, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 33.7%
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ELA Proficiency 36.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sikeston R-6 with test data.

District Details

City
Sikeston
Total Enrollment
3,225
Teachers (FTE)
264
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sikeston R-6?

Sikeston R-6 has 7 schools in total — 4 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 Sikeston R-6?

The average composite rating for Sikeston R-6 is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sikeston R-6?

Sikeston R-6 spends $11,901 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sikeston R-6?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sikeston R-6 is 12.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sikeston R-6?

Southeast Elem. is the highest-rated school in Sikeston R-6 with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Sikeston R-6?

Across schools in Sikeston R-6 with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sikeston R-6 compare to other districts in Missouri?

Sikeston R-6 has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 7 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
33.7%
ELA Proficiency
36.0%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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