Summary:
The city of Higbee, Missouri is home to three public schools serving grades K-12: Higbee Elementary, Higbee High, and Higbee Middle School, all part of the Higbee R-VIII school district. The data analysis reveals that these schools are consistently performing below the state average on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and statewide rankings.
None of the Higbee schools stand out as clear high-performers. All three schools have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state average in core subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. For example, Higbee Elementary's 3rd grade Mathematics proficiency rate is just 16.8%, compared to the state average of 40.8%. Similarly, Higbee High's Algebra I proficiency rate is only 8.8%, far below the state's 41.5%. Additionally, all three schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.4% to 15.4%, well above the state average.
While the Higbee schools spend relatively high amounts per student, ranging from $10,091 to $13,632, the academic outcomes do not seem to reflect this level of investment. The district also serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients across all three schools. These factors suggest that the Higbee school district may need to implement comprehensive strategies to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.
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