Summary:
The city of Sarcoxie, Missouri is home to two schools: Sarcoxie High and Wildwood Elementary, both part of the Sarcoxie R-II school district. Sarcoxie High stands out as the higher-performing school, with a strong 96.6% four-year graduation rate and students performing well on standardized tests, exceeding state averages in several subjects. In contrast, Wildwood Elementary has more mixed performance, with some strong proficiency rates but a lower overall state ranking.
Key metrics show Sarcoxie High has a chronic absenteeism rate of 10.7%, on par with the state average, and a student-teacher ratio of 13.8. The school is ranked 171 out of 378 Missouri high schools for the 2023-2024 school year. Wildwood Elementary has a similar chronic absenteeism rate of 10.7% and a student-teacher ratio of 11.7. However, its overall state ranking is lower, at 288 out of 906 Missouri elementary schools.
While Sarcoxie High is the standout performer, the data also highlights areas for potential improvement, such as increasing proficiency rates in 8th grade Science and Biology I. Similarly, Wildwood Elementary could focus on improving its 4th grade Mathematics proficiency. Additionally, both schools have relatively high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students that may require additional resources and support.
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