Summary:
The city of Anderson, Missouri is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the McDonald County R-I school district as a whole faces challenges, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, one school in particular stands out - Anderson Elementary.
Anderson Elementary has outperformed the district and state averages in several academic areas, including 3rd grade math and 4th grade math. The school is ranked 295 out of 908 Missouri elementary schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, McDonald County High School has a low 1-star rating despite a strong 93.1% four-year graduation rate, suggesting the school struggles with academic performance.
Across the district, schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.5% at McDonald County High School. This may be contributing to the lower academic performance seen in many of the schools. Additionally, there is significant variation in spending per student, from $9,856 at Anderson Elementary to $13,875 at Pineville Primary, indicating the district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation to ensure equitable funding and support across all schools.
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