Excellent
#256 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 12% in state
St. James Middle
Middle School · St. James R-i · St. James, MO
A St. James R-i middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 TIGER DR, St. James, MO 65559
- Math 65% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. James Middle score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where St. James Middle 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. James), 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
$58,641
Median home value
$194,600
Median rent
$834/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Circle of St. JamesPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | 2–12 | 3.0 mi | 63 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St. James R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. James Middle is listed in ST. JAMES R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. James Middle
St. James Middle is a public middle school in St. James, MO, part of St.
James R-i, serving approximately 371 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. James Middle
What grades does St. James Middle serve?
St. James Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend St. James Middle?
St. James Middle has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. James Middle rank in MO?
St. James Middle ranks #256 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is St. James Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
St. James Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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. James Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. James Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is St. James Middle a charter school?
No, St. James Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. James Middle a Title I school?
No, St. James Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. James Middle?
59.6% of students at St. James Middle 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
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Phelps County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (573) 265-2300
- Area population (ZIP 65559)
- 9,390
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 65559; 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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