Summary:
The Blue Ridge CUSD 18 district has only one elementary school, Ruth M Schneider Elementary School, which serves grades PK-3 with an enrollment of 272 students. While the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rates match the district and state averages, its English Language Arts proficiency lags significantly behind, suggesting an area for improvement in the school's language arts curriculum and instruction.
Ruth M Schneider Elementary has a chronic absenteeism rate of 13.7%, higher than the state's target of 10% or less. Addressing attendance issues could be an important focus for the school and district. Additionally, with nearly half of the students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the academic performance gaps observed.
Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $13,878, the academic performance data indicates that these resources may not be fully translating into improved student outcomes, at least in certain subject areas. The school's socioeconomic factors and resource allocation should be considered when developing strategies to support student success and address the identified areas for improvement.
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