Summary:
The Valley R-VI school district in Missouri has only one high school, Valley High, which has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Missouri high schools. The school faces significant challenges, with test scores well below state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, a high chronic absenteeism rate, and a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Valley High has a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger and ranked 309th out of 378 Missouri high schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's four-year graduation rate is 93.3%, but its test scores are alarmingly low, with proficiency rates ranging from just 4.6% in Geometry to 31.3% in Algebra I, all well below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a 19.5% chronic absenteeism rate, which can significantly impact student learning and academic performance.
With 40.98% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Valley High serves a population with a relatively high level of economic disadvantage, which can present additional challenges for the school. The district's spending per student is $13,094, and the school has a student-teacher ratio of 10.8, suggesting that resources may be limited. Overall, the data indicates that Valley High is a struggling school that needs significant support and intervention to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for its students.
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