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#2195 of 2,221 schools in MO
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High
Middle School · Jennings · Jennings, MO
A middle school in Jennings, MO where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8831 COZENS, Jennings, MO 63136
- Math 14% vs MO 44% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 15% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 35 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
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Where Rose Johnson Jennings 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. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,388
Median home value
$77,300
Median rent
$1,029/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 4–6 | 0.7 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Westview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Fairview IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 4–6 | 1.2 mi | 124 | 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.
Jennings
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High is listed in JENNINGS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High is a public middle school in Jennings, MO, part of Jennings, serving approximately 345 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,195 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High
What grades does Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High serve?
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High?
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High rank in MO?
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High ranks #2,195 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High a charter school?
No, Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High a Title I school?
No, Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High?
100.0% of students at Rose Johnson Jennings 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.3%
- Phone
- (314) 653-8150
- Area population (ZIP 63136)
- 41,314
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 63136; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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