Butler R-V

The Butler R-V school district in Missouri consists of 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Butler Elementary and Butler Early Childhood) and 1 high school (Butler High). While the district serves a predominantly white student population, it faces significant challenges, including declining academic performance at the high school, low test scores across the district, and high poverty rates among the student body.

Butler High School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking over the past 3 years, dropping from 254th out of 358 Missouri high schools in 2020-2021 to 324th out of 352 in 2022-2023. Its consistently low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger indicates the school is performing below average compared to other high schools in the state. Across both the elementary and high school, student proficiency rates on the MAP assessments are significantly below the state averages, with only 28.8% of Butler High students scoring proficient or better in 8th grade math, compared to the Missouri average of 30%.

The high poverty rates at both Butler High (46.43%) and Butler Elementary (56.9%), well above the state average, suggest potential equity issues within the Butler R-V district. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive, district-level approach to improve student outcomes and ensure all students, regardless of their economic background, have access to the resources and support they need to succeed academically.