Summary:
The city of Florissant, Missouri is home to 30 schools across three school districts: Hazelwood (22 schools), Ferguson-Florissant R-II (8 schools), and Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County (2 schools). The schools serve a predominantly African American student population, with many schools having over 95% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools in Florissant are Lawson Elementary, which ranks 581 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools and is the only Hazelwood elementary school to receive a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. North Middle also stands out, with the highest proficiency rates on state assessments among Hazelwood middle schools. Additionally, Wedgwood 6th Grade Center has the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.5) among Ferguson-Florissant R-II middle schools, which may contribute to its relatively stronger performance on 6th-grade state assessments.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the Florissant schools, with some schools performing well below the state averages on state assessments. This suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, as the schools with the highest percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch tend to have the lowest performance. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address these challenges and ensure that all students in Florissant have access to a quality education.
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