Summary:
The city of Moscow Mills, Missouri is home to two schools - Troy South Middle School and Wm. R. Cappel Elementary. Both schools are part of the Troy R-III school district, which is ranked 141 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Troy South Middle School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top half of Missouri middle schools with a 3-star rating. The school excels in 8th-grade math and Algebra I, with scores exceeding the state average. Additionally, Troy South Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5, which may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, Wm. R. Cappel Elementary performs well on English Language Arts assessments, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade scores exceeding the state and district averages. However, the elementary school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.8%) compared to the middle school (26.48%), indicating a more economically disadvantaged student population.
Both schools generally perform at or above the state and district averages on state assessments, with some notable exceptions. Additionally, both schools have a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.2%, which is an area for potential improvement. The data also shows that Wm. R. Cappel Elementary spends slightly more per student ($10,102) compared to Troy South Middle School ($9,893), which may contribute to its stronger performance in certain subject areas. Overall, the schools in Moscow Mills, Missouri demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for growth, providing valuable insights for the district to consider in their efforts to support student learning and achievement.
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