Summary:
The Warsaw R-IX school district in Missouri is home to two elementary schools, North Elementary and South Elementary, both of which serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Unfortunately, the data paints a picture of two struggling schools within a low-performing district.
Both North Elementary and South Elementary have high chronic absenteeism rates of 18.1%, which may be contributing to their low academic performance. On state assessments, the schools' proficiency rates are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 4th grade math, North Elementary's proficiency rate is 26.7% compared to the state average of 44.4%, while in 5th grade English Language Arts, South Elementary's proficiency rate of 45% is slightly better than the district average of 47% but still below the state average of 44.1%.
The schools also face significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 98% of students at both schools receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty rate may be a key driver of the academic struggles observed. Additionally, there appears to be a funding disparity, with South Elementary spending $15,447 per student compared to $8,880 per student at North Elementary. Addressing these systemic issues will likely require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to improve educational outcomes for the students in the Warsaw R-IX school district.
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