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RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH

210 N WEST LN, JACKSON, MO 63755JACKSON R-II →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
872
Students
Total enrolled
$11,587
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 19% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 872 students in grades 07–08 in JACKSON, Missouri.
19% below average funding
District spends $11,587 per pupil, 19% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH is a large middle in JACKSON, Missouri, serving grades 07–08 with 872 students. The district invests $11,587 per student — 19% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH

872
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
36%
Free Lunch
55
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution476 male · 396 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility36%
National avg 52% · 317 students
Student Composition
90%
Asian1%
White90%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black2%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 291560000737

Academic Outcomes at RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 53th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 63755

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,587Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,587
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,098
Student Support$2,202
Administration$1,390
Operations$1,738
Other$1,159
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,587 spent per student, an estimated $5,133 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
34%
54%
State government
33.5%
Local (property tax)
54.1%
Federal programs
12.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,587/student, 19% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
EAST ELEMENTARYSOUTH ELEM.ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM.WEST LANE ELEM.
+3 more
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Middle
JACKSON MIDDLE
↓
High School
JACKSON SR. HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyCape Girardeau County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJACKSON R-II →
Phone: (573)243-9533
NCES ID: 291560000737
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in JACKSON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in JACKSON R-II
High
JACKSON SR. HIGH
1,764 students · 09–12
● 44 opp30% FRL
Mid
JACKSON MIDDLE
815 students · 05–06
● 44 opp40% FRL
Elem
EAST ELEMENTARY
717 students · PK–04
● 44 opp31% FRL
Elem
SOUTH ELEM.
409 students · KG–04
● 44 opp54% FRL
Elem
ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM.
388 students · KG–04
● 44 opp52% FRL
Elem
WEST LANE ELEM.
385 students · KG–04
● 44 opp34% FRL
Elem
NORTH ELEM.
265 students · KG–04
● 44 opp43% FRL
Elem
GORDONVILLE ATTENDANCE CTR
54 students · KG–02
● 44 opp31% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
210 N WEST LN, JACKSON, MO 63755
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.