Summary:
The city of Kingdom City, Missouri is home to two schools - North Callaway High School and Hatton-McCredie Elementary School, both part of the North Callaway County R-I district. While the schools share some similarities, such as small class sizes, they also face distinct challenges that may impact student outcomes.
North Callaway High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 163 out of 361 schools in 2021-2022 to 265 out of 378 schools in 2023-2024. The school struggles with low proficiency rates in Algebra I (22%) and Biology I (27.5%), as well as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.9% and a dropout rate of 4.9%. In contrast, Hatton-McCredie Elementary School also has a low statewide ranking, declining from 546 out of 908 schools to 586 out of 906 schools over the same period, and a similarly high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.9%. The elementary school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with some grades performing above the district and state averages, while others fall below.
Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 40% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This, coupled with the relatively low spending per student (around $11,000 for North Callaway High and $10,900 for Hatton-McCredie Elementary), suggests that the schools may be operating with limited resources, which could impact their ability to provide quality education and support services. However, the similar student-teacher ratios of around 12 students per teacher at both schools indicate a potential area of strength that could be leveraged to improve student outcomes.
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