RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH

www.jacksonr2schools.com

872 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Russell Hawkins Jr. High, located in Jackson, Missouri, is a key component of the Jackson R-2 School District. The school serves as a transition point for students in the middle grades, typically focusing on fostering academic growth and social development during the formative adolescent years. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, the school emphasizes a supportive environment designed to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with the broader goals of the Jackson R-2 School District, which prioritizes student achievement, extracurricular involvement, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By maintaining a connection to the district’s central administration and resources, Russell Hawkins Jr. High provides its students with a structured learning experience aimed at meeting state standards while encouraging individual student success through various school-sponsored programs and activities.

872

Total Students

55.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	788
Hispanic	23
Black	15
Asian	11
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
788 (90.4 %)
Two or More
32 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (2.6 %)
Black
15 (1.7 %)
Asian
11 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JACKSON R-II
Phone:	(573)243-9533
Website:	http://www.jacksonr2schools.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	872
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 421

Grade 8 451