Summary:
The city of Noel, Missouri is home to two middle schools: Noel Elementary and Pineville Elementary, both part of the McDonald County R-I School District. While both schools serve similar grade levels, the data analysis reveals that Pineville Elementary is the standout performer, significantly outpacing Noel Elementary and the district/state averages in key metrics.
Pineville Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with 80% of 6th graders proficient in math compared to the district's 42.5% and the state's 43.7%. The school has also historically ranked in the top 25-30% of Missouri middle schools, while Noel Elementary has consistently been in the bottom 25-30%. Additionally, Pineville Elementary has a more favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.8, compared to Noel Elementary's higher ratio.
However, the data also highlights concerning disparities between the two schools. Noel Elementary has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (83.57%) compared to Pineville Elementary (55.37%), and Pineville spends significantly more per student ($12,501) than Noel ($8,387). These differences in student demographics and resource allocation suggest potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation to understand the root causes of the performance gaps.
Thank you for your feedback!