Summary:
The city of Crocker, Missouri is home to two public schools: Crocker High and Crocker Elementary, both part of the Crocker R-II school district. While the schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the data indicates they are struggling to meet academic standards, with both schools performing significantly below state averages on key metrics.
Crocker High is ranked 278 out of 352 Missouri high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Crocker Elementary is ranked 591 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools and has a 2-star rating. Both schools have seen their rankings decline over the past three school years, indicating a need for improvement. Academically, students at Crocker High and Crocker Elementary perform well below state averages in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency, with 8th grade Mathematics proficiency rates of just 6.4% compared to the state average of 30%.
The high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients at both schools, 39.46% at Crocker High and 88.68% at Crocker Elementary, suggest that the Crocker community faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting the schools' performance. Despite relatively low student-teacher ratios and moderate per-student spending, the schools are still struggling to achieve strong academic results, indicating that factors beyond just resource allocation may be at play. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the educational landscape in Crocker, Missouri, and highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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