Summary:
The Silex R-I school district in Missouri is home to a single elementary school, Silex Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's student population is predominantly White (98.8%), and it faces some academic performance challenges, particularly in 6th grade English Language Arts where proficiency rates lag behind the state average.
Silex Elementary's 4th grade math proficiency rate is slightly above the state average, but its 6th grade math proficiency rate falls below the state benchmark. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (32.53%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant portion of the student population faces economic disadvantages. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 12.3 is relatively low compared to the state average, which could be a strength in terms of providing more individualized attention for students.
Over the past three years, Silex Elementary's statewide ranking has declined from 269th out of 901 Missouri elementary schools to 476th out of 898, and its star rating has decreased from 4 stars to 2 stars. This concerning trend suggests the need for further investigation into the underlying factors contributing to the school's declining performance and reputation within the state.
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