Summary:
The city of Chillicothe, Missouri is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools in this district demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and areas for potential improvement.
Dewey Elementary is a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Missouri and boasting significantly higher proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts compared to state averages. In contrast, Chillicothe Middle and Chillicothe High have shown more mixed results, with Chillicothe High ranking in the top half of Missouri high schools and Chillicothe Middle demonstrating strong academic performance.
Across the Chillicothe R-II district, the schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The district also exhibits a range of student-teacher ratios, with the alternative Verelle Peniston School having the lowest ratio, suggesting a high level of individualized attention for its students. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in Chillicothe, highlighting both strengths and areas for potential improvement to support student success.
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