Summary:
The New Madrid County R-I School District in New Madrid, Missouri, serves three schools: one high school, one middle school, and one elementary school. The district faces significant challenges, with all three schools performing well below the state average on standardized tests and serving a student population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged.
Central High School stands out as the strongest performer in the district, ranking 169 out of 352 Missouri high schools and spending the most per student at $17,175. However, the district's Central Middle School and New Madrid Elementary both struggle, with the middle school having the lowest student-teacher ratio but the lowest test scores, and the elementary school ranking 803 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools and performing significantly below the state average on most assessments.
The high level of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the 100% free and reduced lunch rate across all three schools, likely contributes to the district's academic challenges. Addressing these systemic issues and ensuring more equitable distribution of resources will be crucial for the New Madrid County R-I School District to improve educational outcomes for its students.
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