Summary:
The Osage County R-II school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Linn High and Osage County Elementary. Based on the available data, Linn High appears to be the standout school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 50% of Missouri high schools and outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics.
While Osage County Elementary spends more per student than Linn High, its test scores lag behind the district and state, with only about a third of 3rd and 4th-grade students proficient or better in mathematics. This suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the academic performance gap between the two schools in the Osage County R-II district.
Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with over 95% of students identifying as white. This lack of racial diversity may warrant further investigation into the district's efforts to promote inclusion and equity within the educational system. Overall, the data indicates that Linn High is the stronger-performing school in the Osage County R-II district, but there are opportunities to improve educational outcomes, particularly at the elementary school level, and to address potential equity and diversity issues within the district.
