Guadalupe Centers Schools

The Guadalupe Centers Schools district in Missouri operates three schools: Guadalupe Centers Elementary, Guadalupe Centers High School, and Guadalupe Centers Middle. These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 94% of students identifying as Hispanic across all three campuses.

Despite the high level of funding, with spending per student ranging from $17,009 to $17,169, the Guadalupe Centers Schools consistently perform below state averages on key metrics such as test scores and school rankings. All three schools are ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in Missouri, with Guadalupe Centers Elementary being the lowest-ranked elementary school. Proficiency rates on standardized tests are often less than half the state's performance, indicating significant academic challenges within the district.

The Guadalupe Centers Schools serve a student population with significant socioeconomic needs, with 92.57% to 95.35% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 10.7 to 13.2 students per teacher. This suggests that the issue may not be a lack of resources, but rather the effective allocation and utilization of those resources to improve student outcomes. Addressing the systemic challenges within the Guadalupe Centers Schools district will require a comprehensive and targeted approach to support the academic and socioeconomic needs of the students.