Summary:
The Puxico R-VIII school district in Missouri contains a single elementary school, Puxico Elementary, which serves students from grades K-5. While the school has some positive metrics, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades, it also faces challenges in other academic areas and serves a population with significant economic disadvantages.
Puxico Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 320 out of 908 Missouri elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 497 out of 906 in 2023-2024. The school's overall rating by SchoolDigger has also decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars out of 5. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science are below the state average, indicating that the school may need to focus on improving its curriculum and instruction in these subject areas.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (52.79% in 2022-2023) suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may have implications for the school's resources, support services, and strategies for addressing the needs of its student population. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 suggests that it has a relatively high level of staffing resources compared to other schools in the state, which could be a strength if these resources are being utilized effectively to support student learning and achievement.
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