Summary:
The city of Center, Missouri is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school: Ralls County Elementary, Mark Twain Senior High, and Mark Twain Junior High. While the elementary school outperforms the district and state averages on test scores, the middle and high schools lag behind, suggesting room for improvement in the upper grades.
Ralls County R-II district's largest school is Ralls County Elementary, with 375 students, compared to 257 at Mark Twain Senior High and 202 at Mark Twain Junior High. Ralls County Elementary also has the highest spending per student at $9,985, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. However, it serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with a 41.6% free/reduced lunch rate, compared to 31.13% at Mark Twain Senior High and 32.67% at Mark Twain Junior High.
Overall, the schools in Center, Missouri appear to be relatively homogeneous in terms of racial demographics, with white students making up the majority at all three schools. The School Digger rankings indicate that the schools are performing below average compared to other schools in the state, with no school receiving a rating higher than 2 stars. This suggests that the district may need to focus on improving academic outcomes, particularly at the middle and high school levels, to better serve the needs of all students in the community.
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