Summary:
The Kennett, Missouri school district consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The district faces significant challenges, with high poverty rates, low academic performance, and declining statewide rankings across its schools.
Among the standout schools, South Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio in the district, potentially providing more individualized attention for students. However, the Early Childhood Center has the highest student-teacher ratio, which could be an area for improvement. Across the district, the free/reduced lunch rates are extremely high, ranging from 96.91% to 99.4%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
The academic performance of the Kennett schools is concerning, with the high school and middle school ranked in the bottom 20% of Missouri schools, and the elementary schools still in the bottom half of the state. District-wide test scores in math, science, and English language arts are well below the state averages, and per-student spending is below the state average as well. These factors, combined with the racial disparities observed across the schools and the declining performance trends at the high school and middle school, suggest that the Kennett 39 district will need to implement a comprehensive strategy to address the significant challenges it faces in order to improve educational outcomes for its students.
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