St. James R-i School District
School District · St James, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,575
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,575
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating St. James R-i?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge St. James 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.
St. James High
St. James · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
St. James Middle
St. James · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lucy Wortham James Elem.
St. James · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#29 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,575
+$1,048 vs Missouri median
District size
1,584 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
St. James R-i ranks #29 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. St. James R-i's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are St. James High (8.8/10), St. James Middle (8.2/10), and Lucy Wortham James Elem. (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in St. James R-i
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. James High | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | St. James Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Lucy Wortham James Elem. | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St. James R-i
St. James R-i is a St James, Missouri school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,584 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $13,575 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, St. James R-i is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is St. James High, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, St. James R-i students show an average math proficiency of 49.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in St. James R-i, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. James R-i with test data.
Schools in St. James R-i
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- St James
- Total Enrollment
- 1,584
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. James R-i?
St. James R-i has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St. James R-i?
The average composite rating for St. James R-i is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in St. James R-i?
St. James R-i spends $13,575 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. James R-i?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. James R-i is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. James R-i?
St. James High is the highest-rated school in St. James R-i with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in St. James R-i?
Across schools in St. James R-i with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St. James R-i compare to other districts in Missouri?
St. James R-i has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 3 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.7%
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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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