Richmond R-XVI

The Richmond R-XVI school district in Missouri consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Sunrise Elementary and Dear Elementary), 1 middle school (Richmond Middle), and 1 high school (Richmond High). The district's performance is mixed, with some schools, like Richmond Middle, performing relatively well on certain metrics, while others, like Richmond High, struggle across multiple areas.

Richmond Middle School stands out for its strong performance on Algebra I proficiency, with 73.1% of students passing the end-of-course exam, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's overall state ranking is in the middle, at 266 out of 451 Missouri middle schools. In contrast, Sunrise Elementary performed better than the district and state on English Language Arts (ELA) tests, but struggled with math proficiency, with only 19.3% of 5th graders proficient or better, well below the state average.

Across the district, there are significant concerns, including high chronic absenteeism rates (23.2%) and low proficiency rates on state assessments, ranging from 12% to 48.6% across different grade levels and subjects. Additionally, the district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.38% at Richmond High to 55.18% at Dear Elementary. These factors may contribute to the inconsistent performance and potential equity issues across the schools in the Richmond R-XVI district.