Summary:
The Wheaton R-III school district in Missouri has only one elementary school, Wheaton Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 250 students. While the school has a diverse student population and relatively high spending per student, its academic performance is significantly below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with a declining statewide ranking over the past three years.
Wheaton Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, is concerning. For example, in 4th grade math, only 13.7% of Wheaton Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 43.8%. The school's statewide ranking has also dropped from 628 out of 901 schools in 2020-2021 to 826 out of 898 schools in 2022-2023, indicating that it is falling behind its peers in terms of academic achievement.
Despite the school's underperformance, Wheaton Elementary has a relatively high spending per student of $9,126, which is slightly above the state average, and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.5 to 1. However, these factors do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that the issue may be related to other factors, such as instructional practices, curriculum, or school leadership. The school's diverse student population, with a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, may also present unique challenges that require targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of the student population.
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