Summary:
The city of Winona, Missouri is home to two schools - Winona Elementary and Winona High - both part of the Winona R-III district. While Winona Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools, Winona High has struggled, ranking in the bottom 20% of Missouri high schools.
Winona Elementary stands out with its strong academic performance, with test scores significantly above state averages in mathematics, science, and English language arts. The school has a high ranking of 46th out of 898 elementary schools in Missouri and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Winona High School lags behind, with test scores well below state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates over 70%. While Winona Elementary spends $9,320 per student, Winona High spends $11,114 per student, suggesting a need to investigate how these funds are being allocated and utilized. The student-teacher ratios at both schools are relatively low, which could be a positive factor in student learning and engagement.
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