Top Rankings
Jackson R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,055 students in Jackson R-II School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in Jackson R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,747 Schools
# Students
5,744 Students
575,116 Students
# Teachers
367 Teachers
46,819 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jackson R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
91%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,536 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,021 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,536
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,021
$13,908
Best Jackson R-II School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
455 N. Lacey Street
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Gr: PK-4 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
West Lane Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
338 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9565
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9565
Gr: K-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10730 State Hwy W
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9590
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9590
Gr: K-4 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1651 W Independence St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9543
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9543
Gr: 5-6 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Orchard Drive Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 Orchard Dr
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9555
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9555
Gr: K-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Millersville Attendance Center
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
377 State Hwy B
Millersville, MO 63766
(573) 243-9585
Millersville, MO 63766
(573) 243-9585
Gr: K-2 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
South Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 S Hope St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9575
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9575
Gr: K-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
614 East Adams St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9580
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9580
Gr: K-2 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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