Summary:
The city of Licking, Missouri is home to two schools: Licking High and Licking Elementary, both serving students in the Licking R-VIII district. While Licking High has a 3-star rating and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.9%, both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism and significantly underperform the state average on MAP test proficiency, particularly in Mathematics and Algebra II.
Licking High School is ranked 154 out of 378 Missouri high schools, but its academic performance is a concern, with low proficiency rates across multiple subjects. Licking Elementary, ranked 712 out of 906 Missouri elementary schools, also exhibits poor academic outcomes. Both schools serve a high-poverty student population, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the resource challenges and academic struggles.
The data suggests that addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and providing additional resources and support to improve academic performance should be priorities for the Licking R-VIII district. Consistent and targeted interventions are needed to help these schools overcome the challenges they face and provide a quality education for the students of Licking, Missouri.
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