Serving 76 students in grades 7-8, Richland Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
90%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Richland Junior High School?
76 students attend Richland Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Richland Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richland Junior High School?
Richland Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Richland Junior High School offer ?
Richland Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Richland Junior High School part of?
Richland Junior High School is part of Richland R-IV School District.
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