Summary:
The city of Higginsville, Missouri is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 alternative school. The schools in this area display a range of performance, with Lafayette County High School standing out as the top-performing school in the data set, while Grandview Elementary faces some challenges.
Lafayette County High School is the highest-ranked school in the data, placing in the top half of Missouri high schools. It has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating consistent performance above the state average. The school also spends the most per student at $14,198, which may contribute to its relatively strong outcomes. In contrast, Grandview Elementary has the lowest statewide ranking, with test scores significantly below the state averages. This school also has the highest free and reduced lunch rate, which is often associated with lower academic performance.
Among the middle schools, Lafayette County Middle School stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio of 11.9, suggesting smaller class sizes and potentially more personalized attention for students. However, the school's 2-star rating from SchoolDigger indicates it is performing on par with the average Missouri middle school. Overall, the schools in Higginsville, Missouri display a mix of performance, with Lafayette County C-1 district schools showing some strengths and areas for improvement.
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