Summary:
The Ferguson-Florissant R-II school district in Missouri consists of 22 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 329 out of 386 in Missouri and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges.
However, the data reveals some standout schools within the district. Steam Academy at MSB High School is ranked 81 out of 378 Missouri high schools and has a 4-star rating, with significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages. Similarly, Steam Academy Middle School is ranked 5 out of 451 Missouri middle schools and has a 5-star rating, with exceptional test scores across subjects.
The data also reveals concerning trends across the district, including high rates of chronic absenteeism (38.7%), extremely high free and reduced lunch rates (97.9% to 99.75%), and generally low test scores compared to state averages. Graduation rates are slightly below the state average, and dropout rates are higher than desired. However, the standout performance of the Steam Academy schools demonstrates that with the right approach and resources, students in this district can achieve at high levels.
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