Participating Districts

Sikeston R-6 Centralia R-VI Raytown C-2 Grandview C-4 Linn County R-I Lewis County C-1 Nodaway-Holt R-VII Willow Springs R-IV Meramec Valley R-III Joplin R-VIII St. Charles R-VI Hazelwood Sheldon R-VIII Henry County R-I

Sikeston R-6

1002 Virginia Street
Sikeston, Missouri 63801
Phone (573) 472-2581
Fax (573) 472-2584
http://www.sikeston.k12.mo.us/

District Profile

The Sikeston R-6 School District, in the Southeast region, enrolls 3,785 students at five elementary schools, one fifth- and sixth-grade attendance center, one seventh- and eighth-grade attendance center, and two high schools.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Sikeston R-6 School District is to provide a comprehensive, quality education for all students.

Philosophy of Education

Sikeston R-6 Schools believes the purpose of education is to prepare students to be successful, life-long learners in an ever-changing society. All students will be provided the opportunity and motivation to develop academically, mentally, emotionally, socially, culturally and physically to their fullest extent. We further believe schools should foster honesty, citizenship, self-esteem and respect for the rights of others.

	Percent Minority	Percent Free and Reduced Lunch	Graduation Rate	Dropout Rate
Sikeston R-6	38.3	58.1	95.3	0.4
State Average	23.6	41.1	85.8	4.2

06-07 School Year

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education works with educators, legislators, agencies and citizens through its statewide school-improvement initiatives and regulatory functions to assure that all citizens have access to high-quality public education from early childhood to adult education.

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