Plato R-V

The Plato R-V school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Plato High School and Plato Elementary School. While Plato High School boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, both schools struggle with higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates. Plato Elementary stands out with strong mathematics performance, particularly in 4th grade, but lags behind in 5th-grade science proficiency.

Plato High School's test scores are generally below the state averages, with the most significant gaps in Algebra I and Biology I end-of-course exams. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 237 and 297 out of 352-378 Missouri high schools over the past three years, with a 2-star rating. In contrast, Plato Elementary School has a statewide ranking that has ranged from 327 to 448 out of 898-908 Missouri elementary schools, with a 3-star rating.

Both schools have higher-than-average free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student performance. The district's spending per student, around $10,500, is similar for both schools, and their student-teacher ratios are lower than the state average. These insights highlight the need for the Plato R-V district to address chronic absenteeism, strengthen science instruction at the elementary level, and closely monitor and address the factors contributing to the high school's fluctuating performance.