Knox County R-I

The Knox County R-I school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Knox County Elementary and Knox County High. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in a predominantly white, economically disadvantaged area.

While the schools have relatively small student-teacher ratios, they struggle with low test scores, particularly in mathematics. Knox County Elementary has a 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate of just 20%, compared to the state average of 41.1%. Similarly, Knox County High has a 6th-grade mathematics proficiency rate of 26.1%, well below the state average of 43.7%. These low test scores suggest a need for improvement in the district's academic programs and teaching methods.

Another area of concern is the lack of racial diversity in the district, with Knox County Elementary having a student population that is 99.6% white. This lack of diversity could limit the educational experiences of students and may indicate underlying challenges in the community. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, at over 57% in both schools, suggest that economic disadvantages may be a contributing factor to the low academic performance.