Drexel R-IV

The Drexel R-IV school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Drexel Elementary and Drexel High. Both schools have consistently performed poorly in terms of statewide rankings and academic proficiency, indicating systemic challenges within the district.

Drexel Elementary has 170 students, while Drexel High has 120 students. Both schools are ranked 364 out of 386 in the state of Missouri, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Drexel Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Missouri elementary schools, while Drexel High has also struggled, ranking between 334 and 367 out of around 400 Missouri high schools in recent years. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages in various subjects and grade levels, including mathematics, science, and English language arts.

The high free and reduced lunch rates at both schools, 42.94% at Drexel Elementary and 35.83% at Drexel High, suggest that the district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be impacting academic outcomes. Additionally, both schools have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.8%, which is likely contributing to their low academic performance. Drexel High also has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 72.7% and a high dropout rate of 6.4%, which are areas of concern. The relatively high spending per student at both schools, coupled with the low performance, raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need for targeted interventions to address the district's challenges.