Summary:
The city of Florissant, Missouri is home to 27 schools, including 17 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools, serving students from across the Hazelwood and Ferguson-Florissant R-II school districts. While the data reveals significant disparities in performance and outcomes across the schools, a few standout institutions emerge.
Lawson Elementary and Brown Elementary are two high-performing elementary schools, with strong proficiency rates in mathematics and English language arts that exceed district and state averages. In contrast, the middle and high schools in the area generally struggle, with low proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and low graduation rates, suggesting a need for improvement at the secondary level.
The data also highlights the socioeconomic challenges facing many of the schools in Florissant, with several institutions reporting very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This likely contributes to the academic struggles observed, underscoring the need for targeted support and resources to address the disparities and ensure equitable opportunities for all students in the community.
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