Summary:
The city of Fordland, Missouri is home to three public schools serving grades K-12: Fordland Elementary, Fordland High, and Fordland Middle. While Fordland R-III district as a whole has room for improvement, Fordland High stands out as a top-performing school in the state, consistently ranking among the top 39-78 high schools.
Fordland Elementary and Fordland Middle have more average performance, with test scores around the state average. Fordland Elementary stands out with the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 49.12%, suggesting a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which could impact academic performance.
Across all three schools, there is a lack of racial diversity, with a majority white student population ranging from 89.21% at Fordland Middle to 95.79% at Fordland Elementary. The district may benefit from exploring ways to foster a more inclusive and representative student body.
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