Summary:
The city of Trenton, Missouri is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. While the schools in this area show some variation in performance and student demographics, the data reveals several key insights about the educational landscape in Trenton.
Pleasant View Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking in the top 15% of Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019. However, this school also has the least diverse student population, with 98.08% white students. In contrast, Rissler Elementary has the most diverse student body, with 92.08% white, 3.96% Hispanic, and 3.12% two or more races. Despite this diversity, Rissler's Mathematics proficiency rates are lower than the state average.
Across the district, there appears to be a disconnect between spending and academic performance. Pleasant View Elementary, the school with the highest spending per student at $18,897, does not have the best test scores, while Trenton Middle School, with the lowest spending per student at $10,629, has some of the highest Mathematics proficiency rates. This suggests that factors beyond just funding may be influencing student outcomes in Trenton's schools.
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