Summary:
The city of Richmond, Missouri is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Richmond R-XVI district. While the district has some bright spots, the data reveals a concerning pattern of underperformance across the schools, with low proficiency rates in core academic subjects and high chronic absenteeism rates.
Richmond High School stands out with a 2-star rating and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.6%, but struggles with alarmingly low proficiency rates in Algebra I (12%), Biology I (33.5%), and Government (28.8%). In contrast, Sunrise Elementary has a 1-star rating and low proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts, though it performs better in 5th-grade Science.
Across the district, student performance in core subjects like Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts is generally below state averages. The schools also face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.2% to 23.2%. Additionally, a significant proportion of students in the district are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the schools serve a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges. Addressing these systemic issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve student outcomes and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Richmond R-XVI district.
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