Cooter R-IV

The Cooter R-IV school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Cooter High School and Cooter Elementary School. The district is ranked 368 out of 386 school districts in Missouri and is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating that both schools are performing well below average compared to state-wide metrics.

While Cooter High School has a 100% four-year graduation rate, which is a positive metric, its proficiency rates in Algebra I (13.6%) and Biology I (15%) are significantly lower than the state averages (41.5% and 37.4%, respectively). Both Cooter High School and Cooter Elementary have high chronic absenteeism rates of 20.8%, which is likely contributing to their overall academic struggles. Additionally, the district faces economic challenges, with Cooter High School having a 48.15% free/reduced lunch rate and Cooter Elementary having a 67.57% rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community.

Despite the higher-than-average spending per student at both schools, the academic performance remains poor, suggesting a need to re-evaluate the allocation and utilization of resources within the district. The data also shows a concerning trend of declining performance for Cooter High School, with its statewide ranking dropping from 423 out of 460 in 2018-2019 to 335 out of 378 in 2023-2024. Overall, the Cooter R-IV school district appears to be facing significant challenges, and comprehensive interventions and strategic resource allocation may be necessary to improve educational outcomes for the students.