North Side Community School

The North Side Community School district in Missouri operates two schools - North Side Community School (an elementary school) and North Side Community-Grand Center (a middle school). Both schools have consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of their respective school types in Missouri over the past three school years, indicating persistent academic challenges.

The data shows that both North Side Community School and North Side Community-Grand Center have very high chronic absenteeism rates of 36.0%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the test scores for both schools are well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade math, North Side Community School scored 17.9% proficient or better compared to the state average of 40.8%, and in 8th grade math, North Side Community-Grand Center scored 20% proficient or better compared to the state average of 30.6%.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at $16,147 for North Side Community School and $18,770 for North Side Community-Grand Center, as well as the low student-teacher ratios, the schools are still struggling to achieve acceptable academic performance. This suggests that the issue may not be solely about funding, but rather how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning. Addressing the root causes of the low academic performance, such as student engagement, support services, and effective resource allocation, will be crucial for improving outcomes in these schools.