Summary:
The city of Spokane, Missouri is home to two schools: Spokane High School and Spokane Middle School, both part of the Spokane R-Vii district. While the high school has seen significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 253rd to 89th, the middle school has shown mixed academic performance, with strong 6th-grade math scores but weaker 8th-grade math scores compared to the state average.
Spokane High School stands out with its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 27.46%, suggesting a more affluent student population. In contrast, Spokane Middle School has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 44.22%, indicating a more economically diverse student body. The middle school, however, has outperformed the state average in several key academic areas, including 6th-grade math and 8th-grade science.
Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with Spokane High School at 89.64% and Spokane Middle School at 93.88%. This lack of racial diversity may be an area for the district to explore, as diversity can often contribute to a richer educational experience for students. Additionally, the difference in spending per student, with Spokane High School spending $11,135 and Spokane Middle School spending $9,555, may also be a factor in the schools' academic performance and the resources available to their students.
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