Summary:
The Reeds Spring, Missouri school district consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a relatively low-income student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 47.01% at the high school to 62.01% at the elementary school. While Reeds Spring High School stands out with a high 93.6% four-year graduation rate and a statewide ranking of 71st out of 352 Missouri high schools, the district faces challenges with inconsistent academic performance across grade levels and alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates of 27.9% across all schools.
The data reveals mixed academic performance within the Reeds Spring R-IV district. Reeds Spring High School lags the state average in Algebra I and Algebra II proficiency but exceeds the state in Biology I and Government. Meanwhile, the elementary and middle schools have varying levels of proficiency on 3rd-8th grade math and ELA assessments, with some grades performing above the state average and others falling behind. This inconsistency suggests the need for targeted interventions to address areas of weakness and ensure all students are receiving a high-quality education.
Despite the district's challenges, there are also bright spots, such as the high graduation rate at Reeds Spring High School and the strong performance of Reeds Spring Elementary School on 3rd and 4th grade math and ELA assessments. However, the wide range in per-student spending, from $10,360 to $17,086, raises questions about how resources are being allocated across the district and whether funding is being directed to the areas of greatest need.
Thank you for your feedback!