Summary:
The city of Adrian, Missouri is home to two schools - Adrian Senior High and Adrian Elementary, both part of the Adrian R-III school district. While Adrian Elementary outperforms the state average in mathematics and science proficiency, Adrian Senior High has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to state averages for other racial groups.
Adrian Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with 51% of 3rd graders and 46.1% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in math and science, respectively, exceeding the state averages. However, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are closer to the state average, suggesting room for improvement in that subject area. In contrast, Adrian Senior High has seen fluctuating rankings in recent years, going from 310 out of 460 high schools in 2018-2019 to 220 out of 352 in 2022-2023.
Both schools have lower free and reduced lunch rates compared to the state average, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. The difference in spending per student, with Adrian Elementary receiving $670 more per student than Adrian Senior High, may be a factor in the academic performance of the two schools. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in Adrian, Missouri, highlighting their strengths, areas for improvement, and potential factors that may influence their performance.
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