Summary:
The Jasper County R-V school district in Missouri operates two schools: Jasper County Elementary and Jasper County High School. While both schools serve a predominantly white student population with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch, the elementary school stands out as the stronger performer academically.
Jasper County Elementary has consistently ranked higher than the high school in statewide rankings, reaching as high as 337 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools. The school's math and science proficiency rates exceed the state averages, with 70.7% of 3rd graders and 45.1% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better in math, and 48.5% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in science.
In contrast, Jasper County High School has struggled, with only 24.4% of 7th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Missouri average of 37.3%. The high school's SchoolDigger ranking has also declined over the years, suggesting the need for the district to address the academic performance gap between the elementary and high school levels, while also considering the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement.
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