Summary:
The Central R-III school district in Missouri has only one middle school, Central Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. While the school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked 167 out of 451 Missouri middle schools, its academic performance is inconsistent, with some grade levels and subject areas exceeding the state average, while others fall significantly behind.
Central Middle School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which is higher than the state average, and a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 54.07%. Despite having a lower student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and higher per-student spending of $10,768, the school's inconsistent academic performance suggests that simply having more resources may not be enough to drive improved student outcomes. The school may need to focus on addressing the root causes of high absenteeism and providing additional support and resources to help students overcome socioeconomic barriers to learning.
Overall, the data for Central Middle School highlights both areas of strength and areas for improvement. By addressing the inconsistent academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges, the school may be able to drive better outcomes for its students and better serve the Central R-III school district.
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