Serving 948 students in grades 8-9, Hickman Mills 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 13% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
948 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)13%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)19%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
80%
15%
White
10%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MO state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average).
How many students attend Hickman Mills Junior High School?
948 students attend Hickman Mills Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hickman Mills Junior High School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickman Mills Junior High School?
Hickman Mills Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hickman Mills Junior High School offer ?
Hickman Mills Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Hickman Mills Junior High School part of?
Hickman Mills Junior High School is part of Hickman Mills C-1 School District.
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