Summary:
The city of Viburnum, Missouri is home to two schools - Viburnum High and Viburnum Elementary - which are part of the Iron County C-4 School District. While Viburnum High has a strong 97.4% four-year graduation rate, both schools face challenges, including below-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a large population of economically disadvantaged students.
Viburnum High School stands out for its relatively high graduation rate, which is significantly above the state average. However, the school's academic performance is generally below state averages, with the exception of 6th grade math. Viburnum Elementary School has stronger math performance in 4th grade, but struggles in 5th grade math and English language arts. Both schools have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a high level of economic need in the student population.
The Viburnum schools face a number of challenges, including economic disadvantage, inconsistent academic performance, and high chronic absenteeism rates of 14.5% - well above the state average. While the high per-student spending at both schools does not seem to be translating into stronger academic results, the schools' bright spots, such as Viburnum High's graduation rate and Viburnum Elementary's 4th grade math performance, provide opportunities for improvement. Addressing the root causes of the schools' struggles, such as attendance and resource allocation, could be key focus areas for the district.
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