Below Average
#2022 of 2,221 schools in MO
Paris Jr. High
Middle School · Paris R-ii · Paris, MO
A Paris R-ii middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25678 BUS HWY 24, Paris, MO 65275
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paris Jr. High score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paris 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low208/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,634
Median home value
$143,300
Median rent
$702/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65275; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Walk AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Paris R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paris Jr. High is listed in PARIS R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paris Jr. High
Paris Jr. High is a public middle school in Paris, MO, part of Paris R-ii, serving approximately 69 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,022 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paris Jr. High
What grades does Paris Jr. High serve?
Paris Jr. High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Paris Jr. High?
Paris Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Jr. High is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paris Jr. High rank in MO?
Paris Jr. High ranks #2,022 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Paris Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Paris Jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Paris Jr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paris Jr. High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paris Jr. High a charter school?
No, Paris Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paris Jr. High a Title I school?
No, Paris Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paris Jr. High?
43.5% of students at Paris 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
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (660) 289-0970
- Area population (ZIP 65275)
- 2,491
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 50.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 65275; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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