Summary:
The city of Leeton, Missouri is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Leeton Elementary, Leeton High, and Leeton Middle. While Leeton R-X school district has faced some challenges, there are a few standout elements worth noting.
Leeton High School stands out with an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate. However, across all three schools, proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the state averages, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. This is an area of concern that requires further investigation. Additionally, Leeton Middle School previously ranked highly in the state, but its ranking has since dropped dramatically, from the top 125 schools in 2017-2018 to the bottom 373 out of 451 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year.
The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.4% across all three schools, which is higher than the state average. Furthermore, the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 46.06% at Leeton Elementary to 58.46% at Leeton Middle. Addressing these challenges, such as improving academic performance and addressing attendance issues, will be crucial for the Leeton school district to better support its students and community.
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