SIKESTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SIKESTON R-6
510 LINDENWOOD AVE
SIKESTON, MO 63801
511 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
The Sikeston 7th and 8th Grade Center, located at 510 Lindenwood Avenue in Sikeston, Missouri, serves as a dedicated intermediate campus within the Sikeston R-6 School District. By housing only seventh and eighth graders, the school is designed to act as a bridge between the elementary experience and the more rigorous academic environment of high school. The facility focuses on the unique developmental needs of middle-school-aged students, fostering a transitional environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional maturation.

As part of the broader Sikeston R-6 system, the center adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. The school prioritizes core academic subjects while providing opportunities for students to explore interests through extracurricular activities and elective courses. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or educational resources, the district maintains an official website at http://www.sikestonr6.org.
511
Total Students
38.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    274 (53.6 %)
  • Black
    167 (32.7 %)
  • Two or More
    43 (8.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0 %)
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: SIKESTON R-6
Phone: (573)471-1720
Website: http://www.sikestonr6.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 448
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 7 249
Grade 8 262
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SIKESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
SIKESTON R-6
457 Students
100 TWITTY DR
SIKESTON, MO 63801 (2.3 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 6th