St. Joseph School District
School District · St Joseph, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
20
13 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,067
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
20
13 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,067
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#262 of 461
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,067
$455 vs Missouri median
District size
10,477 students
Much larger than Missouri median
About St. Joseph
St. Joseph is a St Joseph, Missouri school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 10,477 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $12,067 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, St. Joseph demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ellison Elem., which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, St. Joseph students show an average math proficiency of 32.6% and ELA proficiency of 39.9%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in St. Joseph, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. Joseph with test data.
Schools in St. Joseph
20 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- St Joseph
- Total Enrollment
- 10,477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 759
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Joseph?
St. Joseph has 20 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St. Joseph?
The average composite rating for St. Joseph is 6.2/10. 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. Joseph?
St. Joseph spends $12,067 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Joseph?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. Joseph is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. Joseph?
Ellison Elem. is the highest-rated school in St. Joseph with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in St. Joseph?
Across schools in St. Joseph with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St. Joseph compare to other districts in Missouri?
St. Joseph has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 20 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.9%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in MO
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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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