St. Joseph 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 25 public schools serving 10,568 students in St. Joseph School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in St. Joseph School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
St. Joseph School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 78% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.50
# American Indian Students
26 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
186 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,229 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%
# Black Students
657 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
6%
15%
# White Students
6,997 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
66%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
242 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,231 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
347
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
769
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
820
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
754
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
802
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
757
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
779
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
828
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
785
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
803
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
851
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
810
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
812
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
651
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 $12,927 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,187 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District manages 25 public schools serving 10,568 students.
What is the rank of St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District is ranked #385 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 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 St. Joseph School District?
66% of St. Joseph School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is St. Joseph School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,187 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 25 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 10,568 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
