Alton R-IV

The Alton R-IV school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Alton High School and Alton Elementary School. Both schools are performing significantly below the state average on various academic metrics, with no clear standout schools in the district.

Alton High School is ranked 265 out of 352 Missouri high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Alton Elementary School is ranked 717 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools and also has a 1-star rating. Both schools have seen a decline in their statewide rankings over the past few years. Academically, the schools perform well below the state average on MAP tests, with proficiency rates in mathematics, science, and English language arts ranging from 20% to 22% at the high school and even lower at the elementary school.

The Alton R-IV district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients at both schools, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the student populations at both schools are overwhelmingly white, with very low representation of other racial and ethnic groups. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, these investments do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the district's students.