Summary:
The city of Iberia, Missouri is home to two schools: Iberia Elementary and Iberia High, both part of the Iberia R-V school district. Iberia Elementary ranks in the top 42% of Missouri elementary schools and boasts strong math proficiency, with 60% of 3rd graders and 49% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better. In contrast, Iberia High has struggled with proficiency in math, science, and English language arts, scoring well below state averages, though it has seen an improvement in its statewide ranking in recent years.
While Iberia Elementary spends $10,702 per student and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 10.7, Iberia High spends slightly less at $9,881 per student and has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.9. Both schools have a relatively high percentage of white students, with Iberia Elementary at 93.91% and Iberia High at 96.02%, compared to the state's more diverse racial makeup. Additionally, both schools have a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates of 42.61% at Iberia Elementary and 41.59% at Iberia High.
Overall, the data suggests that Iberia Elementary is a relatively strong performer, while Iberia High has room for improvement, particularly in academic proficiency. The district may want to consider ways to address the racial and economic disparities between the two schools, as well as ensure equitable resource allocation to support student success at all grade levels.
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