Southland C-9

The Southland C-9 district in Missouri has two schools - Southland Elementary and Southland High. Both schools appear to be underperforming compared to state averages, with low academic proficiency rates and poor overall rankings.

Southland Elementary is ranked 825 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools and has a 0-star rating, while Southland High is ranked 304 out of 460 Missouri high schools and has a 2-star rating. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts compared to the state averages. The student populations at both schools are predominantly white, with a significant Hispanic representation, and they have very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.

The Southland C-9 district appears to be facing difficulties in providing quality education to its students. While Southland Elementary spends $12,940 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 15.3, Southland High spends $14,615 per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 8.4, suggesting a potential imbalance in resource allocation within the district. Addressing the underlying issues, such as low academic performance, socioeconomic disparities, and potential equity concerns, should be a priority for the district's leadership.