Summary:
The St. Clair R-Xiii school district in Missouri is home to two elementary schools: St. Clair Elementary and Edgar Murray Elementary. While the schools serve a predominantly White student population, they both perform below the state average in academic assessments, with socioeconomic factors and funding disparities potentially contributing to the challenges.
Academically, both St. Clair Elementary and Edgar Murray Elementary struggle, with students scoring significantly below the state average in most MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test subjects and grade levels. For instance, in 5th grade Mathematics, Edgar Murray Elementary had only 24.7% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 39.1%. The high free and reduced lunch rates at both schools, around 52-54%, suggest a relatively low-income student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges.
Interestingly, the per-student spending at St. Clair Elementary ($10,967) is significantly higher than at Edgar Murray Elementary ($9,651), which could be a factor in the academic performance gap. Additionally, the student populations at both schools are predominantly White, with very low representation of other racial/ethnic groups, which may impact the educational experiences and perspectives within the schools.
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