Summary:
The McDonald County R-I School District in Missouri operates 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds across the region. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address disparities in academic achievement.
Anderson Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with exceptional test scores in both math and English language arts that exceed district and state averages. In contrast, several schools, such as Noel Elementary and Noel Primary, struggle with very high rates of economic disadvantage, as indicated by their free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 80%, which correlates with lower academic performance.
The data also reveals significant variation in student-teacher ratios, ranging from 9.8 at Pineville Elementary to 14.9 at McDonald County High. While smaller class sizes are generally associated with better outcomes, the data does not show a clear correlation between student-teacher ratio and test scores. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to the disparities in academic achievement, particularly for economically disadvantaged students, will be crucial for improving overall district performance and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the McDonald County R-I School District.
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