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Enrollment
943
Middle
DISTRICT 910 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OZARK R-VI·NCES 292343002438
OZARK JR. HIGH
1109 W JACKSON, OZARK, MO 65721 · (417) 582-4701 · Christian County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL943 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
71 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
334 students
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MO DVT (Growth) 2024-25 . Growth Percentile vs PeersEnglish Language Arts
42.6%
MO avg 49.5% . +0.1pp since 2023
Source: MO DVT (Growth). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
33.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.6%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-17.0pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
943
+89 (+10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 15.1:1
% White
85%
was 89%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
About OZARK JR. HIGH
OZARK JR. HIGH operates as a sprawling 6-8 campus in OZARK, Missouri, operated by OZARK R-VI. Current enrollment sits at 943 students spanning grades 7 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 461 students per school, that is 105% bigger than typical.
OZARK JR. HIGH is one of 8 schools operated by OZARK R-VI, a district that instructs 5,959 students overall.
On the student-mix side, OZARK JR. HIGH records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (85%); the rest is composed of 8% multiracial, 5% Hispanic.
On the resource side, OZARK JR. HIGH logs 71 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.3:1. The state averages about 13.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 35% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.
After controlling for student poverty, OZARK JR. HIGH tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 50.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 33.6%.
Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Christian County put median household income runs about $83,437, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. OZARK JR. HIGH is one of 33 public schools in Christian County (combined enrollment of about 16,175 students).
OZARK HIGH is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), OZARK JR. HIGH ranks 7th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 54.5%.
OZARK JR. HIGH operates from a residential location.
Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at OZARK JR. HIGH has rose 10%, going from 854 students in 2018 to 943 in 2025. The White share of enrollment fell from 89% to 85% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 15.1:1 in 2018 to 13.3:1 today.
Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for OZARK JR. HIGH typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.
Christian County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
92,915
Census ACS
Median income
$83,437
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
16,175 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in OZARK R-VI
- OZARK HIGHHigh · 1,789 students
- OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 876 students
- WEST ELEM.Elementary · 584 students
- EAST ELEM.Elementary · 515 students
- NORTH ELEM.Elementary · 514 students
- SOUTH ELEM.Elementary · 505 students
Other schools in OZARK
- OZARK HIGHHigh · 1,789 students
- OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 876 students
- WEST ELEM.Elementary · 584 students
- EAST ELEM.Elementary · 515 students
- NORTH ELEM.Elementary · 514 students
- SOUTH ELEM.Elementary · 505 students
Nearby schools
- OZARK HIGH0.4 mi · 1,789
- OZARK TIGERPAW EARLY CHILD CTR0.8 mi · 233
- SOUTH ELEM.1.6 mi · 505
- OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOL1.8 mi · 876
- NORTH ELEM.1.8 mi · 514
- EAST ELEM.2.2 mi · 515
Frequently asked questions
About OZARK JR. HIGHHow many students attend OZARK JR. HIGH?
OZARK JR. HIGH enrolls approximately 943 students in grades 07-08.
What grades does OZARK JR. HIGH serve?
OZARK JR. HIGH serves grades 07-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at OZARK JR. HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at OZARK JR. HIGH is approximately 13.3:1 (71 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at OZARK JR. HIGH?
At OZARK JR. HIGH, the student body is approximately 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is OZARK JR. HIGH in?
OZARK JR. HIGH is part of OZARK R-VI.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.