Summary:
The city of Clarkton, Missouri is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. While the Clarkton Elementary and Clarkton High schools struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates, the Bootheel School stands out with an exceptionally high chronic absenteeism rate of 50.7%. However, Bootheel School also has a much lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the other schools.
Academically, the Clarkton school district as a whole is performing poorly, ranking 377 out of 386 districts in Missouri and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Both Clarkton Elementary and Clarkton High have consistently low proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, with the highest being 25% proficient or better in 3rd grade ELA at Clarkton Elementary. The high chronic absenteeism rates across the schools suggest significant challenges in student engagement and attendance.
Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios, especially at Bootheel School, the schools are not seeing improved academic outcomes. This suggests that factors beyond just the student-teacher ratio, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be more influential in driving student success. Overall, the data indicates that the Clarkton school district is struggling to provide quality education to its students and may need to implement significant improvements and interventions to support student learning and achievement.
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