Best High Schools in Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape Girardeau, MO has 11 high schools with 4,399 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cape Girardeau score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cape Girardeau meet expectations.

1. Oran High School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oran R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 187 Students

2. Jackson Sr. High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1764 Students

3. Scott City High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scott City R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students

4. Central High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students

5. Delta High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Delta R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 119 Students

6. Chaffee Jr.-sr. High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chaffee R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 300 Students

7. Shawnee High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students

8. Girardot Center For Youth

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 18 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape Girardeau, MO has 8 middle schools with 3,869 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cape Girardeau score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cape Girardeau meet expectations.

1. Russell Hawkins Jr. High

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 872 Students

2. Jackson Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 815 Students

3. Scott City Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scott City R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 225 Students

4. Central Jr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 618 Students

5. Central Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 604 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape Girardeau, MO has 16 elementary schools with 4,681 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cape Girardeau score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cape Girardeau meet expectations.

1. Kelso Elem.

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kelso C-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 191 Students

2. West Lane Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 385 Students

3. Blanchard Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 296 Students

4. Alma Schrader Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 351 Students

5. East Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 717 Students

6. North Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 265 Students

7. Orchard Drive Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 388 Students

8. Nell Holcomb Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nell Holcomb R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 244 Students

9. Franklin Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 217 Students

10. Delta Elem.

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Delta R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 105 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cape Girardeau, MO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Cape Girardeau, MO has a total population of 46,273 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cape Girardeau, MO

12,977

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cape Girardeau, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

26.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cape Girardeau, MO.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

994 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Cape Girardeau, MO Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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