Summary:
The city of Butler, Missouri is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 2 high schools, with no middle schools or alternative schools in the area. The data reveals a stark contrast in the performance of these schools, with Butler High and Butler Elementary demonstrating stronger academic outcomes, while Ballard High and Ballard Elementary struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism.
Ballard High stands out with a 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average, and a low student-teacher ratio of 5.8, indicating a high level of individual attention for students. However, the school's test scores are relatively low, with only 31.3% of students proficient in Algebra I and 17.8% proficient in Biology I, compared to the state averages of 41.5% and 37.4%, respectively. In contrast, Butler Elementary has strong performance in English Language Arts and Science, but struggles in Mathematics, with proficiency rates below the state averages.
The data also reveals significant differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios between the Butler R-V and Ballard R-II districts, which may be contributing factors to the observed performance differences. Additionally, the high free and reduced lunch rates, especially at Butler Elementary and the Ballard schools, suggest that these schools serve a more economically disadvantaged student population, raising questions about equity in educational opportunities and resources.
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