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#2034 of 2,221 schools in MO
Central Jr. High
Middle School · Cape Girardeau 63 · Cape Girardeau, MO
A Cape Girardeau 63 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1910 Whitener St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
- Math 29% vs MO 44% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Jr. High score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2021, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Jr. High 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,094/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cape Girardeau), 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
$67,904
Median home value
$209,600
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Eagle Ridge Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cape Girardeau 63
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Jr. High is listed in CAPE GIRARDEAU 63; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Jr. High
Central Jr. High is a public middle school in Cape Girardeau, MO, part of Cape Girardeau 63, serving approximately 598 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,034 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Jr. High
What grades does Central Jr. High serve?
Central Jr. High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Central Jr. High?
Central Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Jr. High is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Jr. High rank in MO?
Central Jr. High ranks #2,034 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Central Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Central Jr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Jr. High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Jr. High a charter school?
No, Central Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Jr. High a Title I school?
No, Central Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Jr. High?
100.0% of students at Central Jr. High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (573) 334-2923
- Area population (ZIP 63701)
- 38,809
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 63701; 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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