Summary:
The city of Viburnum, Missouri, is home to two schools: Viburnum High and Viburnum Elementary, both of which serve students in the Iron County C-4 school district. The data analysis reveals that these schools are facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, demographic diversity, and socioeconomic factors.
Neither Viburnum High nor Viburnum Elementary appear to be standout schools, as both are performing below the state averages on various academic metrics. Viburnum High is ranked 271 out of 352 Missouri high schools and has a 1-star rating, while Viburnum Elementary is ranked 599 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools and has a 2-star rating. The proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, Algebra I, and Biology I at Viburnum High are significantly lower than the state averages, and Viburnum Elementary also struggles with proficiency rates below the state averages.
The demographic makeup of both schools is predominantly White, with small percentages of other racial groups, which may indicate a lack of diversity and limited exposure to different cultural perspectives for the students. Additionally, both Viburnum High and Viburnum Elementary have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting that the Viburnum community faces significant socioeconomic challenges that can impact educational outcomes. The relatively high spending per student, coupled with the low academic performance, raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources within the Iron County C-4 school district.
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