Summary:
The city of Advance, Missouri is home to two schools - Advance Elementary and Advance High, both part of the Advance R-IV school district. Advance Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools and maintaining strong test scores and student engagement. In contrast, Advance High School has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Missouri high schools in recent years.
Advance Elementary's standout performance is evident in its consistent top 25% statewide ranking, 4 or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, and notably higher test scores than the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, indicating strong student engagement. Meanwhile, Advance High School has only a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and has ranked in the bottom half of Missouri high schools in recent years, suggesting room for improvement at the high school level.
Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, around 12 students per teacher, which could contribute to the strong performance at Advance Elementary. The district also serves a population with some economic challenges, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates around 40-45%. Despite these factors, Advance Elementary has maintained high academic achievement, while Advance High School's performance lags behind. Understanding the factors behind this gap could help the district develop strategies to elevate the performance of Advance High School.
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