Summary:
The city of Archie, Missouri is home to two schools: Archie High and Cass County Elementary. These schools serve students in the Archie R-V school district, providing education from elementary through high school.
Archie High stands out for its high percentage of white students (91.99%) and its significant improvement in statewide ranking, moving from the bottom third of Missouri high schools in 2020-2021 to the top third in 2022-2023. However, the school's academic performance is mixed, with 6th-grade math scores above the state average but 8th-grade math scores well below. Cass County Elementary has a similar racial makeup to Archie High and generally performs on par with or slightly above the state averages in math and English language arts.
Both schools have similar per-student spending and student-to-teacher ratios, suggesting that funding is not a significant factor in the observed differences in academic performance. The data also reveals that Archie High has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (34.15%) compared to Cass County Elementary (30.13%). Overall, the analysis provides valuable insights into the strengths and areas for improvement within the Archie school district, which can inform future decision-making and resource allocation.
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