Summary:
The city of Summersville, Missouri is home to two schools: Summersville High School and Summersville Elementary School, both part of the Summersville R-II District. While the elementary school has a higher 3-star rating, the high school's performance is more mixed, with a 2-star rating and test scores generally below state averages, particularly in subjects like Biology I and 8th grade Science.
Summersville High School stands out for its relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 97.2%, but also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 12.6%. In contrast, Summersville Elementary School shows stronger performance in 3rd grade Math and ELA, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages, but this academic achievement declines in higher grade levels. Both schools have similar spending per student, around $10,000-$11,000, but the elementary school has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 52.68% compared to the high school's 36.75%.
The analysis of Summersville's schools reveals a mixed picture, with the elementary school outperforming the high school in overall ratings and early-grade academic achievement, but both schools facing challenges in maintaining student engagement and academic growth as students progress through the grade levels. Addressing chronic absenteeism and identifying the root causes of the performance disparities between grade levels and schools within the district could be valuable next steps for the Summersville education system.
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