Serving 162 students in grades 6-12, Tarkio Jh And High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Tarkio Jh And High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Tarkio Jh And High School's student population of 162 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Tarkio Jh And High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tarkio Jh And High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
93%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Tarkio Jh And High School's ranking?
Tarkio Jh And High School is ranked #1038 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tarkio Jh And High School?
The graduation rate of Tarkio Jh And High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tarkio Jh And High School?
162 students attend Tarkio Jh And High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tarkio Jh And High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tarkio Jh And High School?
Tarkio Jh And High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tarkio Jh And High School offer ?
Tarkio Jh And High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tarkio Jh And High School part of?
Tarkio Jh And High School is part of Tarkio R-I School District.
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