Summary:
The city of New Franklin, Missouri is home to two schools - New Franklin Middle-High and New Franklin Elementary. While the schools serve different grade levels, the data reveals a stark contrast in their academic performance and overall quality.
Of the two schools, New Franklin Elementary appears to be the stronger performer, with a 4-star statewide rating compared to the 1-star rating for New Franklin Middle-High. The elementary school outperforms the middle-high school on 5th grade math proficiency, with 42.5% of students proficient compared to just 28.6% for 6th and 7th grade math at the middle-high school. Additionally, the elementary school's 7th grade ELA proficiency rate of 40% is higher than the state average, while the middle-high school's 6th grade ELA proficiency of 28.6% falls below the state average.
Another notable finding is the lack of diversity in the student populations at both schools, with over 90% of students identifying as white. This is significantly higher than the state average, suggesting that the schools may not be providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment for students. The higher free and reduced-price lunch rate at the elementary school compared to the middle-high school could also indicate that the elementary school serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools. Overall, the data paints a mixed picture of the schools in New Franklin R-I, with the elementary school performing significantly better than the middle-high school.
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