Summary:
The city of Edwards, Missouri has only one school, South Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Warsaw R-Ix school district. The district is ranked 273 out of 376 in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. South Elementary has a predominantly white student population (90.85%) and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (98.94%), indicating it serves a low-income community.
Academically, South Elementary is underperforming compared to the district and state averages. Its proficiency rates on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are generally below the district and state levels, particularly in mathematics. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite the low academic performance, the school's spending per student ($15,447) is higher than the national average, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 to 1.
The analysis of South Elementary highlights the challenges faced by this school in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly low-income, racially homogeneous student population. The school's persistent low ranking and academic underperformance suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes and opportunities. Addressing the unique needs of the school's student population and investing in resources to enhance educational quality will be crucial for the success of South Elementary and the broader community it serves.
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