Summary:
The city of Ava, Missouri is home to four schools - two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school - all part of the Ava R-I school district. Overall, the schools in Ava perform reasonably well, with Ava High School standing out as a top-performing high school in the state, ranking 110th out of 378 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While the schools in Ava generally perform above the state average on standardized tests, particularly in math, they face some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across the district. Plainview Elementary is a standout, with exceptional math performance, despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The district's schools serve a significant population of students from low-income families, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 50.78% at Ava High to 68.69% at Plainview Elementary.
Overall, the Ava school district appears to have a consistent level of performance across its schools, with all three Ava schools earning similar SchoolDigger ratings and test score results. The district may want to focus on addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and exploring the successful strategies used at Plainview Elementary to support student learning and achievement across the district.
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