Louisiana R-II

The Louisiana R-II school district in Missouri consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. While the district maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios and per-student spending, the academic performance of its schools, particularly in math and Algebra, is a concern. Louisiana Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 395 in 2022-2023 to 489 in 2023-2024, despite performing above the state average in 4th grade math and English Language Arts. Meanwhile, Louisiana High School maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 76.6% but struggles with significantly below-average performance on Algebra I and Algebra II end-of-course exams.

Across the district, all three schools have high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.39% at Louisiana High School to 73.99% at Louisiana Middle School. This suggests a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students in the district, which could be an important consideration for ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities. Additionally, all three schools in the district have high chronic absenteeism rates of 26.0%, which is significantly higher than the state average, and could be a key focus area for the district to improve overall student outcomes.

Overall, the analysis of the Louisiana R-II school district data reveals a mix of strengths and challenges. While the district maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios and per-student spending, the academic performance of its schools, particularly in math and Algebra, is a concern. Addressing chronic absenteeism and supporting the needs of economically disadvantaged students could be key focus areas for the district to improve overall student outcomes.