Summary:
The New Franklin R-I school district in Missouri consists of two schools: New Franklin Middle-High and New Franklin Elementary. While the elementary school has a strong 4-star rating and outperforms the state average in 5th-grade math proficiency, the middle-high school has a concerning 0-star rating and underperforms the state average in 6th and 7th-grade math and English language arts proficiency.
The data suggests a significant performance gap between the two schools. New Franklin Elementary is ranked 215 out of 901 Missouri elementary schools, while New Franklin Middle-High is ranked 320 out of 352 Missouri high schools. Additionally, the middle-high school has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a more economically disadvantaged student population. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the disparity in academic achievement between the two schools.
The declining ranking and rating of New Franklin Middle-High, coupled with the funding allocation that favors the middle-high school over the elementary school, suggest areas for improvement within the district. Addressing the performance gap, re-evaluating the distribution of resources, and implementing targeted interventions could help ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the New Franklin R-I school district.
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