Summary:
The South Iron County R-I school district in Missouri operates two schools: South Iron High and South Iron Elementary. While the elementary school boasts strong 5th-grade math proficiency, the high school struggles with significantly lower-than-average 8th-grade math and science scores.
South Iron High School's test scores are a major concern, with only 7.7% of 8th-graders proficient in math and 26% proficient in science, compared to state averages of 30% and 37.8%, respectively. In contrast, South Iron Elementary's 5th-grade math proficiency rate of 60% is much higher than the state's 39.1%. Both schools serve a student population with very high poverty levels, with over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
The data also reveals a concerning trend for South Iron County R-I schools. South Iron High's School Digger ranking has steadily declined, from 224th out of 358 Missouri high schools in 2020-2021 to 289th out of 352 in 2022-2023. This suggests the district may need to focus on addressing equity and improving academic outcomes, particularly at the secondary level, to support the needs of its high-poverty student population.
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