High Schools in Macks Creek R-V

The Macks Creek R-V school district in Missouri has only one high school, Macks Creek High, which serves a predominantly low-income student population. With a student body of 154 and a high percentage (98.05%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges that can impact academic performance.

Macks Creek High's academic performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is consistently below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 15.4% in 8th grade Science to 33.4% in Biology I, compared to the state averages of 37.8% and 38.5%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 205th out of 361 Missouri high schools in 2021-2022 (2-star rating) to 270th out of 460 in 2018-2019 (2-star rating), indicating a need for improvement in academic achievement.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $11,013 and a small student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7, the school's academic performance remains a concern, raising questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and utilization. The data suggests that Macks Creek R-V district and Macks Creek High face significant challenges in serving their predominantly low-income student population and improving academic outcomes, which may require a closer examination of instructional practices, resource allocation, and strategies for supporting student success.