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#2130 of 2,221 schools in MO
Carl Junction Primary 2-3
Elementary School · Carl Junction R-i · Carl Junction, MO
A Carl Junction R-i elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
206 S Roney, Carl Junction, MO 64834
- Math 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carl Junction Primary 2-3 score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2021, to 41% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Carl Junction Primary 2-3 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated912/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carl Junction), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,682
Median home value
$200,300
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Carl Junction R-i
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,794NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 is listed in CARL JUNCTION R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carl Junction Primary 2-3
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 is a public elementary school in Carl Junction, MO, part of Carl Junction R-i, serving approximately 505 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,130 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carl Junction Primary 2-3
What grades does Carl Junction Primary 2-3 serve?
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Carl Junction Primary 2-3?
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Junction Primary 2-3?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Junction Primary 2-3 is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carl Junction Primary 2-3 rank in MO?
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 ranks #2,130 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Carl Junction Primary 2-3's MySchoolScout rating?
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carl Junction Primary 2-3?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carl Junction Primary 2-3 has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carl Junction Primary 2-3 a charter school?
No, Carl Junction Primary 2-3 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carl Junction Primary 2-3 a Title I school?
No, Carl Junction Primary 2-3 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carl Junction Primary 2-3?
47.9% of students at Carl Junction Primary 2-3 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (417) 649-7034
- Area population (ZIP 64834)
- 10,476
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64834; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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