Summary:
The East Carter County R-II school district in Missouri consists of three schools: East Carter County R-II Elementary, East Carter County R-II High, and East Carter County R-II Middle. The district serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with high rates of free and reduced lunch across all three schools.
The standout school in the district is the East Carter County R-II Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school's test scores in mathematics and English language arts are significantly higher than the state averages, indicating strong academic performance. In contrast, the middle and high schools in the district appear to be underperforming, with lower test scores and lower SchoolDigger ratings.
The district's relatively low student-teacher ratios across all three schools suggest that there is potential for more personalized attention and support for students. However, the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients indicate that the district is facing socioeconomic challenges that may be contributing to the academic performance disparities observed between the elementary school and the middle and high schools. The district may want to investigate these factors and explore strategies to support the success of all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
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