Summary:
The Pierce City R-VI school district in Missouri consists of three schools: Central Elementary, Pierce City High, and Pierce City Middle. Central Elementary stands out as the academic leader, outperforming the district and state averages in Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency. Meanwhile, Pierce City High ranks in the top half of Missouri high schools and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong overall performance.
The schools in the district vary in their demographic makeup, with Central Elementary being the most diverse, while Pierce City High and Middle have a student population that is over 89% white. This diversity is also reflected in the free and reduced lunch rates, with Central Elementary having the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students at 54.91%. In terms of resource allocation, Pierce City High receives the lowest spending per student at $9,104, compared to around $10,200 for the other two schools.
Overall, the data suggests that Pierce City R-VI has a mix of strong and weaker performing schools. Central Elementary stands out as the academic leader, while Pierce City Middle appears to be the weakest performer in the district. The demographic and resource differences between the schools may contribute to the observed variations in academic achievement.
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