Summary:
The Maries County R-II school district in Missouri consists of 3 schools: Belle Elementary, Belle High, and Maries County Middle. While Belle Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, the middle and high schools in the district face significant challenges in academic achievement and socioeconomic factors.
Belle Elementary is the standout school in the district, ranking 238th out of 898 Missouri elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform well above state averages on standardized tests, with 51-55% proficient or better in Math and English Language Arts. In contrast, Maries County Middle and Belle High have lower statewide rankings and significantly lower proficiency rates compared to state averages.
The district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with Belle Elementary and Maries County Middle having very high free/reduced lunch rates of 98.55% and 99.52%, respectively. Additionally, the student populations across the district are overwhelmingly white, with little racial diversity. While spending per student and student-teacher ratios are relatively consistent across the schools, the data highlights the need for the Maries County R-II district to address the disparities in academic performance and socioeconomic factors to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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