Summary:
The Holden R-III school district in Missouri is home to a single high school, Holden High, which serves 405 students in grades 9-12. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average per-student spending, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with proficiency rates on state assessments falling below the state averages.
Holden High's student body is predominantly White (89.63%), with a significant percentage (40.74%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with socioeconomic challenges. This factor may contribute to the school's academic struggles, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can be a strong predictor of educational outcomes. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 219 out of 358 Missouri high schools in 2020-2021 to 247 out of 352 in 2022-2023, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, these resources do not appear to be translating into strong academic performance. This suggests that Holden R-III may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional strategies to better support student learning and improve Holden High's academic outcomes.
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