South Iron County R-I

The South Iron County R-I school district in Missouri operates two schools: South Iron High and South Iron Elementary. Both schools face significant academic challenges, with test scores well below the state averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. However, South Iron Elementary shows a potential bright spot in its strong 5th grade Mathematics performance.

South Iron High has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 95.2%, but also a high chronic absenteeism rate of 13.2%. The school serves a student population with a very high percentage (71.95%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. South Iron Elementary has an even higher percentage of students (85.38%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the economic challenges faced by the district's families.

Both schools are ranked in the bottom quartile of their respective school types in Missouri, with 1-2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The South Iron County R-I district as a whole is ranked 274 out of 386 districts in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5. The data indicates that the district faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges that will require a comprehensive and targeted approach to address and improve student outcomes.