Wellsville Middletown R-I

The Wellsville Middletown R-I school district in Missouri operates two schools: Wellsville-Middletown High School and Wellsville-Middletown Elementary. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, as both consistently score below the state averages on key metrics such as test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.

The district as a whole is ranked 360 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The high school has a 94.7% four-year graduation rate, which is slightly above the state average, but both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates at 13.8%, significantly higher than the state average. Test scores at both schools are consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

The schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with the high school at 53.37% and the elementary school at 59.46%. Despite the relatively high spending per student, the district has not shown significant improvement in its performance over the past several years, remaining in the bottom quartile of Missouri schools. Addressing the underlying issues, such as resource allocation, student poverty, and instructional quality, will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the district's students.