Jefferson City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,683 students in Jefferson City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Jefferson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Jefferson City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.50
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
142 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
641 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
1,732 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
20%
15%
# White Students
5,255 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
61%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
892 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
255
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
611
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
640
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
627
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
599
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
690
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
599
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
676
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
628
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
658
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
770
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
714
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
560
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
656
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,899 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,072 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District manages 18 public schools serving 8,683 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District is ranked #263 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson City School District?
61% of Jefferson City School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Jefferson City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,072 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,683 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 30% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
