D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Sikeston Junior High School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 510 LINDENWOOD AVE, Sikeston, MO 63801
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 29% · Math 32% proficient · 26th percentile in Missouri
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
442
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%26/100reading 16th percentile, math 35th percentile among Missouri middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency29% (−18 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−8 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%42%reading -14 pts, math -4 pts36th percentile (list)
Black12%12%reading -9 pts, math -4 pts26th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%35%reading -11 pts, math -5 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income17%17%reading -15 pts, math -9 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 510 LINDENWOOD AVE
City Sikeston
ZIP Code 63801
District 2928260
NCES School ID 292826001737
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 63801

Understanding the community around Sikeston Junior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,026
Per Capita Income $30,724
Poverty Rate 14.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%
High School or Higher 86.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $141,500
Median Rent $811
Owner-Occupied 64.8%
Renter-Occupied 35.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sikeston Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.1%
Black 31.7%
Two or More Races 8.8%
Hispanic/Latino 4.5%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 442
Teachers (FTE) 36.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sikeston Junior High School?
Sikeston Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sikeston Junior High School?
Sikeston Junior High School has 442 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Sikeston Junior High School serve?
Sikeston Junior High School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sikeston Junior High School receive per student?
Sikeston Junior High School receives $16,014 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sikeston Junior High School in 63801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$158,344
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
35.2%

Other Schools in 63801

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026