Summary:
The city of Holts Summit, Missouri is home to two elementary schools: North Elementary and Callaway Hills Elementary. While both schools serve students in grades K-5, they exhibit notable differences in their academic performance and student demographics.
North Elementary stands out with a higher statewide ranking, ranking 483 out of 906 Missouri elementary schools, compared to Callaway Hills Elementary's ranking of 572. Additionally, North Elementary boasts higher proficiency rates in several subject areas, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade math and 5th grade science, outperforming both the district and state averages. In contrast, Callaway Hills Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.3, compared to 11.7 at North Elementary, which could be a strength in providing more individualized attention for students.
Both schools, however, face challenges related to high chronic absenteeism rates of over 22%. Callaway Hills Elementary also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 58.51%, compared to 47.85% at North Elementary. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the schools' academic performance, and targeted interventions and support may be needed to address these disparities and improve educational outcomes for all students in the Jefferson City district.
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