Summary:
The city of Conway, Missouri is home to two schools - Ezard Elementary and Conway High Schools, both part of the Laclede County R-I school district. While Conway High Schools is a relatively strong performer among Missouri high schools, ranking in the top half statewide, Ezard Elementary lags behind its peers at the elementary level, with a declining ranking over the past few years.
Both schools face challenges, with high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and chronic absenteeism. Ezard Elementary generally performs below the state average on standardized tests, while Conway High Schools has mixed results, excelling in some subjects but underperforming in others. The similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios between the two schools suggest that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be driving the performance differences.
The stark contrast in performance between the elementary and high school levels in Conway warrants further investigation. Addressing the challenges faced by Ezard Elementary, such as identifying the root causes of its declining ranking, should be a priority to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.
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