Summary:
The McDonald County R-I school district in Missouri is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools exhibit a range of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, providing parents with diverse educational options in the area.
Among the standout schools, Rocky Comfort Elementary consistently ranks in the top half of Missouri elementary schools, with an impressive 3rd grade math proficiency rate of 68.2% - significantly higher than the district and state averages. Another high-performing school, Anderson Elementary, outperforms the district and state in several grade-level test scores, particularly in 4th grade ELA. In contrast, schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Noel Primary and Southwest City Elementary, tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting the challenges faced by high-poverty schools.
The data also reveals a potential correlation between student diversity and academic performance, with more homogeneous schools like White Rock Elementary and Pineville Primary generally outperforming the more diverse schools. Additionally, the relationship between spending per student and academic outcomes is not straightforward, indicating that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality and school leadership, play a significant role in student achievement.
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