Summary:
The Charleston, Missouri school district consists of 3 schools: 1 high school, 1 elementary school, and 1 upper elementary school. Overall, the schools in this district are underperforming, with all three schools ranking in the bottom half of their respective school types in the state and struggling to meet state academic standards.
The test scores at these schools are significantly below state averages, with only 13.2% of 7th graders and 10% of 8th graders at Charleston High School proficient or better in mathematics, compared to state averages of 39.5% and 30% respectively. Similarly, at Warren E. Hearnes Elementary, only 6.2% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 41.1%. The schools have also consistently ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in Missouri over the past few years, with Charleston High School ranking between 281st and 312th out of 352-361 Missouri high schools, and Warren E. Hearnes Elementary ranking between 812th and 1,018th out of 901-1,052 Missouri elementary schools.
The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 92.18% to 98.09%, suggest a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Additionally, the student racial makeup of the schools shows a significant overrepresentation of African American students, ranging from 56.49% to 65.86% of the student populations. This combination of low test scores, high poverty rates, and racial disparities raises concerns about educational equity and the ability of the Charleston R-I school district to provide a high-quality education to all students.
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