Summary:
The Crawford County R-II school district in Missouri consists of 3 schools: Cuba High, Cuba Elementary, and Cuba Middle. While Cuba Elementary is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools, Cuba High has struggled, ranking in the bottom 25% of Missouri high schools.
Cuba Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with 55.4% of 3rd graders and 58.7% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better in math, outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, Cuba High has significantly lower test scores, with only 26.3% of students scoring proficient or better in Algebra I, 22.2% in Biology I, and 40.8% in English II.
Across the district, high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.3% to 16.3%, may be contributing to the lower test scores, particularly at the high school level. Additionally, the district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 53.44% of Cuba Elementary and 50.66% of Cuba Middle students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 41.37% at Cuba High.
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