Carl Junction Jr. High

www.cjr1.org

500 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Carl Junction Junior High, located in Carl Junction, Missouri, serves as a vital component of the Carl Junction R-I School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic and social transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education. The school's curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while encouraging personal development through a variety of extracurricular activities and student organizations.

As a member of the local community, the school emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By utilizing resources provided through their official district website, families can stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. Carl Junction Junior High prioritizes a well-rounded student experience, aiming to cultivate both academic excellence and the character development necessary for students to succeed in their future endeavors.

500

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carl Junction Jr. High
Demographic	Student Count
White	412
Hispanic	32
Black	5
Asian	8
Two or More	33
American Indian	10

White
412 (82.4%)
Two or More
33 (6.6%)
Hispanic
32 (6.4%)
American Indian
10 (2.0%)
Asian
8 (1.6%)
Black
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:	CARL JUNCTION R-I
Phone:	(417)649-7246
Website:	http://www.cjr1.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 7 255

Grade 8 245