Summary:
The Lexington R-V school district in Missouri has only one elementary school, Leslie Bell Elementary. This school has experienced a decline in performance over the past few years, dropping from a 2-star to a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Leslie Bell Elementary's academic achievement scores are significantly below the state average in both mathematics and English language arts. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.4% of 3rd graders and 25.6% of 4th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to state averages of 40.8% and 44.4%, respectively. Similarly, 28.7% of 3rd graders and 30.4% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English language arts, compared to state averages of 41.6% and 46.2%. The school's performance has declined in these areas over the past year.
Demographic and socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's challenges. Leslie Bell Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (59.01%) and a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.4%. These factors suggest the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which can impact academic performance. The school's spending per student is slightly higher than the state average, but this has not translated into improved student outcomes.
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