Summary:
The city of Smithton, Missouri is home to two schools: Smithton Elementary and Smithton High, both part of the Smithton R-VI school district. While Smithton Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle of Missouri elementary schools, Smithton High stands out as the higher-performing school, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 41st out of 361 Missouri high schools.
Smithton High boasts a 96% graduation rate and stronger academic performance, with Algebra I proficiency rates exceeding the state average. In contrast, Smithton Elementary struggles with lower-than-average math and reading proficiency rates, particularly in the lower grades. Both schools, however, face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, around 16.5%, which may impact student learning and achievement.
The data suggests that while Smithton High is the stronger-performing school in the district, both schools have room for improvement. Addressing chronic absenteeism and boosting academic proficiency rates, especially in math, should be priorities for the district. Additionally, the high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicate a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, who may require additional resources and support to succeed.
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