Bloomfield R-XIV

The Bloomfield R-XIV school district in Missouri consists of three schools: Bloomfield Elementary, Bloomfield High, and Bloomfield Middle. While Bloomfield High has maintained a relatively stable performance, the district's elementary and middle schools have seen a significant decline in their statewide rankings and ratings over the past few years.

Bloomfield Elementary has dropped from a 4-star rating and 152nd ranking out of 1,045 Missouri elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a 2-star rating and 471st ranking out of 898 in 2022-2023. Similarly, Bloomfield Middle School has fallen from a 5-star rating and 59th ranking out of 587 Missouri middle schools in 2018-2019 to a 2-star rating and 257th ranking out of 459 in 2022-2023. This concerning trend suggests that the district may need to investigate factors such as changes in curriculum, teaching staff, or student demographics that could be contributing to the decline in performance.

Across the Bloomfield R-XIV district, the student population is predominantly white, with over 90% of students identifying as such. Additionally, the schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% of students at the elementary and middle schools qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the district maintains favorable student-teacher ratios, the high rates of economic challenges faced by the student population suggest that the district may need to allocate resources and support to ensure the success of all students, regardless of their background.