Summary:
The city of Centerview, Missouri is home to two schools: Crest Ridge High and Crest Ridge Elementary, both part of the Johnson County R-Vii school district. While Crest Ridge High stands out as a strong-performing school, the data reveals a significant gap in academic achievement between the high school and elementary school in the district.
Crest Ridge High boasts an impressive 97.6% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and its students significantly outperform state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, Crest Ridge Elementary lags behind state averages across most academic metrics, with 3rd grade math proficiency at just 22.9% compared to 40.8% statewide. This disparity suggests that more resources may be directed towards the secondary level, as evidenced by the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at the high school.
Both schools face challenges, such as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates of 14.7% and free/reduced lunch rates over 40%, indicating significant economic disadvantages in the Centerview community. Addressing these equity issues and ensuring all students have access to the resources and support they need could be crucial in improving educational outcomes across the district.
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