Summary:
The Clearwater R-I school district in Missouri operates three schools: Clearwater Elementary, Clearwater Middle, and Clearwater High. While the district serves a predominantly white student population, the schools have consistently underperformed compared to state averages, with all three ranking in the bottom half of their respective school types in Missouri.
Clearwater Elementary has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 270th out of 908 Missouri elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 516th out of 898 in 2022-2023. Clearwater Middle has also struggled, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Missouri middle schools over the past few years. Clearwater High, while showing some improvement, still ranks in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, indicating room for growth across the district.
The Clearwater schools face challenges, including low test scores, high free and reduced lunch rates, and varying student-teacher ratios. The district's higher spending per student at the high school level does not appear to be translating into improved academic performance. These factors suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes across all grade levels in the Clearwater R-I school district.
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