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#1007 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 45% in state
Russell Hawkins Jr. High
Middle School · Jackson R-ii · Jackson, MO
A Jackson R-ii middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
210 N WEST LN, Jackson, MO 63755
- Math 70% vs MO 45% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Russell Hawkins Jr. High score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Russell Hawkins 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,124/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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
$82,841
Median home value
$233,400
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Jackson R-ii
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $10,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Russell Hawkins Jr. High is listed in JACKSON R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Russell Hawkins Jr. High
Russell Hawkins Jr. High is a public middle school in Jackson, MO, part of Jackson R-ii, serving approximately 841 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,007 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Russell Hawkins Jr. High
What grades does Russell Hawkins Jr. High serve?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 841 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Hawkins Jr. High is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Russell Hawkins Jr. High rank in MO?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High ranks #1,007 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Russell Hawkins Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Russell Hawkins Jr. High has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Russell Hawkins Jr. High a charter school?
No, Russell Hawkins Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Russell Hawkins Jr. High a Title I school?
No, Russell Hawkins Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
39.2% of students at Russell Hawkins 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
- 841
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (573) 243-9533
- Area population (ZIP 63755)
- 27,378
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 63755; 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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