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St. Clair Jr. High

Middle School · ST. CLAIR R-XIII

925 HIGH SCHOOL DR, St. Clair, MO 63077

Enrollment

448

Student-Teacher

13.6:1

Score

3.8

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#2,076 of 2,221

In St. Clair

#5 of 5

public schools

In district

#5 of 5

ST. CLAIR R-XIII

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3.8/10

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About St. Clair Jr. High

St. Clair Jr. High is a public middle school in St.

Clair, MO, part of ST. CLAIR R-XIII. St.

Clair Jr. High serves approximately 448 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St.

Clair Jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,076 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for St.

Clair Jr. High show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about St. Clair Jr. High

Sources: School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

St. Clair Junior High is part of the St. Clair R-XIII School District in Missouri 1 . The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 1 . It hosts the Bulldog Summer Academy, a district-wide program that runs from June 1 to June 30, 2026, for students across all grade levels 1 . During this summer session, students entering grades 6-8 attend classes at St. Clair Junior High, while younger students attend elementary schools and high school students attend St. Clair High School 1 . The academy offers 22 days of learning opportunities, including options for earning high school credit or receiving additional coursework support 1 . Incentives for attendance include daily prize drawings and gift cards for students who maintain high attendance or complete virtual courses 1 . The district utilizes the Lumen Parent Portal for online registration and provides limited transportation services with specific summer bus routes 1 . Superintendent Melissa Husereau oversees the district operations 1 .
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How it compares2.3 pts below MO schools
  • This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
  • MO avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change-3.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency27.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.3% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment5.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,464
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

St. Clair Jr. High — Students at St. Clair Jr. High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

48.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 38.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 45.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.0% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
28.7%
ELA
35.3%
2025
Math
27.8%
ELA
28.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.3/10.

How St. Clair Jr. High Compares

See how St. Clair Jr. High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.8/10
7th percentile in MO
Academic
3.3/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
3.3/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
5.4/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
49%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.2%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

925 HIGH SCHOOL DR, St. Clair, MO 63077

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St. Clair Jr. High may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. LONEDELL ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 9.1 miles away, in nearby Lonedell), which scores notably higher. Another option is CENTRAL ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 7.5 miles away, in nearby Union), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CROSSPOINT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 9.4 miles away, in nearby Villa Ridge), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Clair, see our St. Clair schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.0 mi
School Distance Rating
ST. CLAIR HIGH St. Clair 0.1 mi 5.8
EDGAR MURRAY ELEM. St. Clair 0.2 mi 6.4
ST. CLAIR ELEM. St. Clair 0.5 mi 4.9
FRANKLIN CO. SPECL. ED. COOP. St. Clair 3.9 mi 4.8
PRAIRIE DELL ELEMENTARY Union 6.4 mi 6.7
CENTRAL ELEM. Union 7.5 mi 8.5
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Union 7.8 mi 6.0
UNION MIDDLE Union 8.0 mi 4.1
AUTUMN HILL SCHOOL Union 8.2 mi 2.5
UNION HIGH Union 8.2 mi 6.1
CROSSPOINT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Villa Ridge 9.4 mi 7.6
Clearview Elementary Union 10.1 mi 6.8
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL Villa Ridge 10.4 mi 6.8
LONEDELL ELEM. Lonedell 9.1 mi 8.8
ST GERTRUDE SCHOOL Washington 11.7 mi 5.6
ROBERTSVILLE ELEM. Robertsville 10.3 mi 6.2
BEAUFORT ELEM. Beaufort 10.5 mi 7.3
COLEMAN ELEM. Villa Ridge 12.1 mi 7.4
South Point Elementary Washington 13.6 mi 5.8
SULLIVAN SR. HIGH Sullivan 12.0 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63077 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,458

Median Home Value

$161,800

Median Rent

$869/mo

Population

11,466

College Educated

12.5%

Homeownership

70.7%

Avg Commute

31.1 min

Poverty Rate

11%

Median Age

39.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. Clair Jr. High

What grades does St. Clair Jr. High serve?

St. Clair Jr. High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend St. Clair Jr. High?

St. Clair Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Clair Jr. High?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Clair Jr. High is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does St. Clair Jr. High rank in MO?

St. Clair Jr. High ranks #2,076 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is St. Clair Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Clair Jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 St. Clair Jr. High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Clair Jr. High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is St. Clair Jr. High a charter school?

No, St. Clair Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is St. Clair Jr. High a Title I school?

No, St. Clair Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Clair Jr. High?

48.9% of students at St. Clair 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
17 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
15 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Free/Reduced Lunch
48.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%

District

ST. CLAIR R-XIII
District Enrollment
2,092
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,464
District Rank
#5 of 5

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