Center 58

The Center 58 School District in Missouri consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population with high levels of economic disadvantage.

Among the standout schools, Red Bridge Elementary consistently ranks in the top 50% of Missouri elementary schools and has the highest test scores in mathematics and English language arts compared to the district and state averages. Boone Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio and the highest test scores among the elementary schools, while Yellow Jacket Early Learning serves a high-need population with the second-best student-teacher ratio in the district.

However, the district as a whole struggles academically, with most schools performing well below the state averages in mathematics and English language arts proficiency. The high levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, likely contribute to these academic challenges. The data suggests that increased funding, as seen at the high-performing Boone Elementary, may be associated with better educational outcomes, though more analysis would be needed to establish a causal relationship.