Summary:
The city of Cape Girardeau, Missouri is home to 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling institutions, with standout schools like Blanchard Elementary and Alma Schrader Elementary consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others like Jefferson Elementary and Clippard Elementary struggle to keep up.
The data also highlights the unique challenges faced by alternative and special needs schools in the district, such as Parkview School and Girardot Center For Youth, which have much higher chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch rates, as well as lower graduation rates. Meanwhile, Central High and Central Junior High perform reasonably well, with Central High boasting an 88.3% four-year graduation rate.
Overall, the Cape Girardeau 63 school district as a whole ranks in the middle of Missouri districts, suggesting room for improvement across the board to raise overall performance and address the disparities in educational outcomes within the district.
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