Summary:
The city of Halfway, Missouri is home to two schools - Halfway Elementary and Halfway Secondary, both part of the Halfway R-III school district. The data reveals a mixed picture, with both schools struggling academically but showing signs of potential progress.
Halfway Elementary has seen fluctuations in its state-wide ranking, improving from the bottom third of Missouri elementary schools to the middle third in the current school year. However, its students still perform well below state averages on standardized tests, particularly in 3rd grade math and ELA. In contrast, Halfway Secondary has maintained a consistent 1-star rating and ranking in the bottom quarter of Missouri high schools over the past decade.
Both schools face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and significant differences in free/reduced lunch eligibility between the elementary and secondary levels. While Halfway Secondary has higher spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio, these investments do not appear to be translating into stronger academic outcomes. The 82.3% 4-year graduation rate at the secondary school is a bright spot, but overall, the data suggests the schools in Halfway are struggling to provide a high-quality education to their students.
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