Summary:
The city of Memphis, Missouri is home to two schools - Scotland County Elementary and Scotland County High. Both schools are part of the Scotland County R-I district, which is ranked 248 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Scotland County High School stands out with an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate, while Scotland County Elementary has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%. Academically, the schools generally perform below the state averages on MAP testing, though Scotland County High had 36.3% of students proficient or better in Biology I, compared to the state average of 37.4%. Both schools have high free/reduced lunch rates, with Scotland County Elementary at 50.48% and Scotland County High at 47.88%, indicating a need for additional support for economically disadvantaged students.
The student-teacher ratios at both schools are relatively low, with Scotland County Elementary at 10.7 and Scotland County High at 9.9, which could be a strength in providing more individualized attention. However, the schools' overall academic performance suggests a need to examine curriculum, instruction, and support for students to improve outcomes. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate at Scotland County Elementary should also be a priority for the district.
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