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Best Schools in St. James, MO
St. James, MO has 15 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,420 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in St. James meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. James, MO
The top high schools in St. James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. James High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
2. Cuba High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
3. Rolla Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
4. Belle High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maries Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. James, MO
The top middle schools in St. James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rolla Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 618 Students
2. Rolla Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 837 Students
3. St. James Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 370 Students
4. Cuba Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 379 Students
5. Maries Co. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maries Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 210 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. James, MO
The top elementary schools in St. James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harry S. Truman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 431 Students
2. Lucy Wortham James Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 743 Students
3. Cuba Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 451 Students
4. Mark Twain Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 470 Students
5. Belle Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maries Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 275 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. James, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. James, MO has a total population of 7,348 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. James, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood St. James, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. James, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. James, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit St. James, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. James, MO
How many schools are in St. James, MO?
St. James, MO has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,420 students in total.
How do schools in St. James perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in St. James score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in St. James meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. James?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in St James
3 of 3 schools in St James carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in St James. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.