St. Marys Catholic Continuation School vs. Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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Overview
 St Marys Elementary School is a part of Joplin Area Catholic Schools.
We believe that the special purposes for our schools are threefold: Christian enviornment, academic excellence, and leadership development.
The Joplin Area Catholic Schools educate the whole person â mind, body, and spirit â to be a good citizen and a future leader of church, community and nation.
St. Mary's fully accredited school places a high emphasis on helping students use their potential for academic growth.
Caring teachers help students develop a Christian value system to take with them throughout life.
Students learn to respond to others' needs by sharing of themselves.
Through a dedication to academic excellence, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School stands accountable for educating students to make the most of their abilities.
The school educates students to acquire and refine essential academic knowledge and skills; cultivate an appreciation of the arts; develop lifelong fitness skills; assume responsibility for their behavior; seek out challenge, welcome criticism, test new capacities; practice self-discipline; and find joy in learning.
The school brings students together with teachers who exemplify intellectual curiosity, a dedication to truth, and the advantages of living the examined life.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
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1993
Students Body
Total Students
203 students
316 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
47
20
Kindergarten Students
19
19
Grade 1 Students
28
18
Grade 2 Students
16
21
Grade 3 Students
25
19
Grade 4 Students
29
21
Grade 5 Students
39
26
Grade 6 Students
-
28
Grade 7 Students
-
27
Grade 8 Students
-
21
Grade 9 Students
-
33
Grade 10 Students
-
16
Grade 11 Students
-
29
Grade 12 Students
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18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
39 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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70%
Average Class Size
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15
Number of AP Classes
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20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:17
1:8
Average ACT score
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29
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$11,550
% on Financial Aid
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50%
Acceptance Rate
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28%
Admissions Director
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Georgia Beauchamp
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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13
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Academic Team, Band, Book Club, Chess Club, Choir, Instrumental Ensemble, National Honor Society, Orchestra, Quiz Bowl, Robotics, science club, Vocal Ensemble, Yearbook Club