Summary:
The city of East Prairie, Missouri is home to three public schools serving grades K-12: East Prairie Elementary, East Prairie Middle, and East Prairie High, all part of the East Prairie R-II school district. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, as these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across a range of key metrics.
None of the East Prairie schools stand out as high-performing, with all three schools scoring below the state average on measures like test scores, statewide rankings, and ratings. Chronic absenteeism rates are alarmingly high, ranging from 21.8% to 21.8%, significantly above the Missouri average. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with 99.04% to 99.27% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, the schools struggle with poor academic achievement, as evidenced by the low proficiency rates on state assessments. For example, at East Prairie Elementary, only 33.8% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.6%. These systemic challenges suggest the need for the East Prairie R-II school district to prioritize addressing the root causes of the low performance, such as attendance issues and resource allocation concerns, in order to provide a high-quality education for all students.
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