Summary:
The city of Clarksville, Missouri is home to two schools: Clopton Elementary and Clopton High, both part of the Pike County R-III school district. While Clopton Elementary stands out for its strong math performance, Clopton High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years.
Clopton Elementary's students outperform the state average in mathematics proficiency, with 65.4% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 43.8%. In contrast, Clopton High's statewide ranking has dropped from 179th out of 468 Missouri high schools in 2017-2018 to 287th out of 358 in 2020-2021, indicating a potential decline in the school's performance relative to others in the state.
Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with over 95% of students identifying as white. Additionally, the schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, with Clopton Elementary at 44.26% and Clopton High at 42.29%, suggesting the Clarksville community may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement.
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