Summary:
The Richards R-V school district in Missouri has only one elementary school, Richards Elementary, which serves students from preschool through 8th grade. The school faces some challenges, particularly in terms of academic performance and the socioeconomic status of its student population.
Richards Elementary's academic performance is mixed, with stronger results in 8th grade Math and Science but weaker performance in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts (ELA) compared to state averages. The school's proficiency rates on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests were generally lower than the state averages, especially in ELA. However, the school's 8th grade students outperformed the state averages in Math and Science, suggesting the school may have room for improvement in certain subject areas and grade levels.
Additionally, Richards Elementary has a high percentage of students (63.44%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. This socioeconomic factor can present unique challenges in terms of educational resources and support. The school district's spending per student is slightly below the state average, but the student-teacher ratio at Richards Elementary is lower than the state average, suggesting a relatively favorable staffing situation. Targeted interventions and support programs may be beneficial in helping the school address its areas of weakness and improve student outcomes.
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