Summary:
The city of Savannah, Missouri is home to 3 public schools serving grades K-12: Savannah High School, Minnie Cline Elementary, and Savannah Middle School. Based on the available data, Savannah Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the Savannah R-III school district, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Missouri.
Savannah Middle School has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its students generally outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics. In contrast, Minnie Cline Elementary and Savannah High School have struggled, with Minnie Cline ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools and Savannah High School's statewide ranking declining over the past 3 years. The performance gap between the middle school and the other schools in the district is concerning and may indicate a need for better alignment and coordination across grade levels.
Factors such as the higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the elementary and middle schools, coupled with lower per-student spending, may be contributing to the lower academic performance at those levels. Addressing these socioeconomic disparities and ensuring equitable funding could be important areas for the district to focus on. Overall, the data suggests that while Savannah Middle School is a standout performer, the district faces challenges in maintaining strong academic outcomes across all grade levels.
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