Top Rankings
Cape Girardeau 63 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,301 students in Cape Girardeau 63 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
51爆料s in Cape Girardeau 63 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
4,301 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
373 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cape Girardeau 63 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 554 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#322 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.51
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
85 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
324 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
1,424 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
33%
15%
# White Students
1,919 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
45%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
542 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
231
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
303
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
311
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
332
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
276
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
325
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
298
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
312
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
304
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
294
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
378
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
339
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
289
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
309
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,465 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,184 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,465
$15,066
Spending / Student
$13,184
$13,894
Best Cape Girardeau 63 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1829 N Sprigg St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Grades: PK-4
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Alma Schrader Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1360 Randol
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5310
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5310
Grades: K-4
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-8228
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-8228
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #44.
Central Jr. High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Whitener St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-2923
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-2923
Grades: 7-8
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Thilenius
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-6281
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-6281
Grades: 5-6
| 610 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Themis
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5456
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5456
Grades: PK-4
| 224 students
Rank: #77.
Clippard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Hopper Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-5720
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-5720
Grades: PK-4
| 424 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 S Minnesota
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-2030
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-2030
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Girardeau Car Tech Center
Vocational School
1080 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cape Girardeau 63 School District?
Cape Girardeau 63 School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,301 students.
What is the rank of Cape Girardeau 63 School District?
Cape Girardeau 63 School District is ranked #325 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Girardeau 63 School District?
45% of Cape Girardeau 63 School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cape Girardeau 63 School District?
Cape Girardeau 63 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Cape Girardeau 63 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,184 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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