Summary:
The city of New Bloomfield, Missouri is home to two schools: New Bloomfield Elementary and New Bloomfield High, both part of the New Bloomfield R-III district. While New Bloomfield High is a standout performer, ranking 72nd out of 378 Missouri high schools with a 4-star rating, New Bloomfield Elementary struggles in comparison, ranking 618th out of 906 Missouri elementary schools with a 2-star rating.
New Bloomfield High outperforms the state average in several key subject areas, including Algebra I and Biology I. The school also boasts a strong four-year graduation rate of 88.0%. In contrast, New Bloomfield Elementary has proficiency rates ranging from 13.6% to 49% across different grade levels and subjects, well below the state averages. Both schools have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 37.46% and 34.36% respectively, which may indicate socioeconomic challenges impacting student outcomes.
The data suggests a significant disparity in academic performance between the elementary and high school, with New Bloomfield High being a standout performer and New Bloomfield Elementary struggling to meet state averages. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, which could be an area of concern. The district-level challenges, with the New Bloomfield R-III district ranked 196th out of 386 districts in Missouri and rated 2 stars out of 5, may also be impacting the performance of both schools. Addressing these district-level issues and focusing on equity and student engagement could be key priorities for the school system.
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