Summary:
The Seymour R-II school district in Missouri has only one elementary school, Seymour Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 309 students. While the school has consistently been ranked and rated below average compared to other Missouri elementary schools, there are some areas of potential strength that could be built upon.
Academically, Seymour Elementary's proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) have been below the state averages, with the largest gaps in 5th grade Math (18.4% vs. 38.4%) and 3rd grade ELA (29.2% vs. 41.6%). However, the school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate was higher than the state average (51.2% vs. 40.9%), which could be a positive area to focus on and potentially apply to other subject areas. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.1 to 1 may be a strength that could be leveraged to provide more personalized instruction and support for students.
Seymour Elementary also faces some challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 18.5% and a relatively high percentage of students (39.48%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with significant economic disadvantages. These factors can impact student learning and achievement, and may require targeted interventions and support to address. Overall, while Seymour Elementary has been consistently underperforming compared to other Missouri elementary schools, there are opportunities to build upon the school's strengths and address its challenges to improve student outcomes.
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