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CENTRAL JR. HIGH

PublicGrades 7–8
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri · CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students598
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
CENTRAL JR.
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 330
598
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
100%+45.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

CENTRAL JR. HIGH is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri. The school enrolls 598 students. It is part of the CAPE GIRARDEAU 63 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictCAPE GIRARDEAU 63
County29031
CityCAPE GIRARDEAU
ZIP63701
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID290712000185

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment598

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)