Summary:
The city of Caruthersville, Missouri is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area generally perform below state averages on standardized tests, one school, Pemiscot County R-III Elementary, stands out with slightly higher math proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism compared to the other schools.
Across the Caruthersville schools, chronic absenteeism rates are high, ranging from 16.3% to 19.4%, well above the state average. Proficiency rates on state assessments are also significantly below state averages in core subjects like math and English language arts. For example, 3rd grade math proficiency at Caruthersville Elementary is just 14.2% compared to the state average of 40.8%. The schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 31.25% to 99.4%.
Per-student spending varies widely, from $9,267 at Caruthersville Elementary to $16,259 at Pemiscot County R-III Elementary, compared to the state average of around $12,000 per student. This could suggest unequal resource allocation within the Caruthersville 18 and Pemiscot County R-III school districts. Overall, the data indicates significant challenges related to poverty, attendance, and academic performance in the Caruthersville area that will require a multi-faceted approach to address.
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