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South Pemiscot High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Steele, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 245 students. The school is part of the South Pemiscot County R-V school district, which is ranked 287 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, South Pemiscot High consistently ranks in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts were 25.7%, 30.5%, and 23.1% for 7th grade, respectively, compared to the state averages of 39.5%, 37.8%, and 37.3%. The school's performance on End-of-Course exams is also well below the state averages. Additionally, South Pemiscot High serves a high-poverty student population, with 98.77% to 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years.
Compared to nearby schools, such as North Pemiscot Senior High, Senath-Hornersville High School, and Kennett High, South Pemiscot High performs significantly worse in terms of academic achievement, despite serving similar high-poverty student populations. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past few years, suggesting that the challenges faced by the school, such as its high poverty rate and rural location, may be contributing to its poor academic performance.
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