Summary:
The city of Kirbyville, Missouri is home to two schools: Kirbyville Elementary and Kirbyville Middle, both part of the Kirbyville R-VI district. While the schools face some challenges, they also have notable strengths, particularly in mathematics performance and low chronic absenteeism rates.
Kirbyville Middle School stands out for its strong mathematics performance, with 60% of 4th graders and 68% of 6th graders scoring proficient or better on the MAP tests, significantly higher than the state average of 44.4%. Both Kirbyville Elementary and Kirbyville Middle also have a lower-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 10.5%. However, the schools face challenges, with students at both schools scoring below the state average in 3rd-grade English Language Arts and 8th-grade mathematics.
The data also reveals that both schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 67%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the Kirbyville community. The district and schools may need to allocate resources to address these challenges and improve academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and 8th-grade mathematics.
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