Summary:
The city of Centralia, Missouri is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Centralia R-VI district. The data reveals several standout schools in the area, with Chester Boren Middle School and Centralia High School demonstrating strong academic performance and other positive metrics.
Chester Boren Middle School stands out with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 137 out of 451 Missouri middle schools. The school outperformed the district and state averages on key test score metrics, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. Additionally, Chester Boren maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9. Centralia High School also impresses with a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.9% and strong performance on End of Course exams, with 51.3% of students proficient or better in English II.
While the data reveals some positive trends, it also highlights areas for improvement. All schools in the district share a concerning 12.0% chronic absenteeism rate, which warrants further investigation. Additionally, there are disparities in test score performance across the schools, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to improve overall academic achievement. The relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 25.08% to 32.46%, indicate that the district serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, underscoring the importance of providing appropriate support and resources.
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