Savannah R-III

The Savannah R-III school district in Missouri serves 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district showcases a mix of high-performing and more average-performing schools, with some standout institutions like Helena Elementary and Savannah Middle leading the way.

Helena Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts very high student performance on standardized tests, with 50-60% of students proficient or better in math and English language arts. Savannah Middle also stands out, ranking in the top 20% of Missouri middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. In contrast, some of the district's elementary schools, like John Glenn Elementary and Amazonia Elementary, show more average performance, suggesting opportunities for the district to learn from its top-performing schools.

Across the district, there are some notable statistics and findings. Savannah High boasts a strong 96.6% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate. However, chronic absenteeism is a concern, with all schools in the district reporting around 15% of students chronically absent. The district also serves communities with varying levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 21.6% at Savannah High to 50.5% at Amazonia Elementary. These factors may contribute to the performance differences observed across the schools.