Summary:
The city of Eldon, Missouri is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. Based on the available data, Eldon High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best high schools in the state with a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on state assessments that exceed the state averages, as well as an impressive 97% four-year graduation rate.
In contrast, the South Elementary and Eldon Upper Elementary schools, as well as Eldon Middle, appear to be performing at more average levels, with 3-4 star ratings from SchoolDigger. While these schools have respectable proficiency rates, they lag behind Eldon High in overall academic achievement. The Dogwood Hills School, an alternative school, stands out for its very small enrollment of just 15 students and high chronic absenteeism rate of 50.7%, suggesting it may be serving a unique population with specialized needs.
Across the district, the schools in Eldon have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 40% at Eldon High to over 50% at the elementary and middle schools, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 14.6% is also a concern that may require targeted interventions to address. Overall, the data provides a detailed snapshot of the schools in Eldon, Missouri, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement within the Eldon R-I district.
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