Summary:
The Lamar R-I school district in Missouri has only one high school, Lamar High, which serves grades 9-12. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, it continues to face challenges in academic performance, with mixed proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to district and state averages.
Lamar High has a 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, which are positive indicators. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.7% is relatively high, which could be a contributing factor to its academic struggles. Additionally, the school's spending of $12,776 per student is higher than the national average, but it's unclear if this higher spending is translating into improved outcomes.
Despite these challenges, Lamar High serves a diverse student population, with 40.71% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's leadership and the Lamar R-I district may need to explore targeted interventions and strategies to address the school's academic performance and improve its standing among Missouri high schools.
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