Summary:
The city of Pattonsburg, Missouri is home to two schools: Pattonsburg Elementary and Pattonsburg High, both part of the Pattonsburg R-II school district. While Pattonsburg High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, reaching as high as 4 out of 5 stars, Pattonsburg Elementary has consistently ranked lower, scoring between 2 and 3 out of 5 stars.
Pattonsburg High boasts a relatively diverse student population, with 93.1% White, 2.3% African American, 3.45% Hispanic, and 1.15% two or more races. In contrast, Pattonsburg Elementary has a completely homogeneous student body, with 100% of students identifying as White. Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, but Pattonsburg High spends more per student ($12,307) compared to Pattonsburg Elementary ($10,638).
The data suggests a significant disparity in academic performance between the two schools, with Pattonsburg Elementary's test scores falling well below state averages in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts. Additionally, both schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the Pattonsburg community may face significant socioeconomic challenges. These findings highlight the need for further investigation and potential interventions to improve educational outcomes for all students in the Pattonsburg area.
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