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Sikeston R-6 School District

1002 Virginia Street
Sikeston, MO 63801-3347
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Sikeston R-6 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,225 students in Sikeston R-6 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
51爆料s in Sikeston R-6 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
8 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
3,225 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sikeston R-6 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#413 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
40%
31%
43%
26%
38%
97%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
33%
15%
% White
52%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,257 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,321 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,257
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,321
$13,908

Best Sikeston R-6 School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 Baker Street
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-2200
Gr: 1-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Sikeston Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Gr: 9-12 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Sikeston Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Twitty Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0792
Gr: 5-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Ables Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0707
Gr: 1-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Sikeston Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Lindenwood Ave
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Gr: 7-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Wing Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1123 Gen George E Day Parkway
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0615
Gr: 1-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Sikeston Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-5442
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1310 E Salcedo Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Gr: PK-K | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sikeston R-6 School District?
Sikeston R-6 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,225 students.
What is the rank of Sikeston R-6 School District?
Sikeston R-6 School District is ranked #413 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sikeston R-6 School District?
52% of Sikeston R-6 School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sikeston R-6 School District?
Sikeston R-6 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sikeston R-6 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,321 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,225 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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