Summary:
The city of Steele, Missouri is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Central Elementary and East Elementary) and 1 high school (South Pemiscot High) - all part of the South Pemiscot County R-V school district. While the high school has a strong 93.3% graduation rate, the district as a whole is underperforming, ranking 301 out of 386 districts in Missouri with a 1-star rating.
Central Elementary stands out as a school with significant challenges, ranking 594 out of 906 Missouri elementary schools with a 2-star rating. The school performs above the district and state averages in English Language Arts, but struggles in mathematics and science, with proficiency rates well below state levels. This is despite the school having the highest per-student spending at $11,832. In contrast, East Elementary has the lowest per-student spending at $7,309.
Across the district, high poverty levels and chronic absenteeism rates of 22.8% are significant issues that likely contribute to the overall underperformance. South Pemiscot High is the standout, achieving a strong 93.3% graduation rate, but even this school struggles in certain subject areas like Algebra II. Addressing the root causes of these challenges, such as socioeconomic factors and resource allocation, will be crucial for driving meaningful improvements in the Steele school system.
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