Russell Hawkins Jr. High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jackson, Missouri 63755 · Jackson R-II
#90 of 392 middle schools in Missouri
#4599 of 15,369 nationally
About Russell Hawkins Jr. High
Russell Hawkins Jr. High is a public middle located in Jackson, in the Jackson R-II school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 867 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 90th of 392 ranked middle schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 867.
There are 8 schools in Jackson; Russell Hawkins Jr. High ranks 3rd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Russell Hawkins Jr. High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Russell Hawkins Jr. High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Orchard Drive Elem.
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
404 students · 569 m away
Jackson Middle
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 5–6
850 students · 966 m away
Jackson Sr. High
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,830 students · 2.0 km away
West Lane Elem.
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
389 students · 3.4 km away
South Elem.
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
433 students · 3.4 km away
East Elementary
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
726 students · 4.6 km away
North Elem.
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
249 students · 8.5 km away
Franklin Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
241 students · 13 km away
Clippard Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
383 students · 13 km away
Oak Ridge Elem.
Oak Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students · 13 km away
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Rolla Middle
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857 students
Central Middle
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881 students
Gateway 6th Grade Center
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882 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Russell Hawkins Jr. High a good school?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High has a Success Index (US) of 64.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #90 of 392 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Russell Hawkins Jr. High rank in Missouri?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High ranks #90 of 392 middle schools in Missouri and #4599 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High had 867 students in 2025.
Is Russell Hawkins Jr. High a elementary school or a high school?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Russell Hawkins Jr. High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.