Best Public Schools in Diamond, MO


Summary:

The city of Diamond, Missouri is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Diamond Elementary, Diamond High, and Diamond Middle. While the schools serve a diverse student population, the data suggests that the Diamond R-IV school district is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, socioeconomic factors, and resource allocation.

None of the three Diamond schools appear to be standout performers, with all three ranking below the state average on various metrics such as test scores and school rankings. The proficiency rates for Diamond schools are significantly lower than the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts. Additionally, the schools have high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a large population of students from low-income families, which may contribute to the overall academic performance challenges.

While the spending per student is relatively high, the academic outcomes do not seem to reflect this level of investment, suggesting potential issues with the allocation and utilization of resources. Furthermore, the school rankings for Diamond High and Diamond Middle have been declining over the past few years, with both schools dropping in their statewide rankings. Addressing these systemic issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for the students in the Diamond school district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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