Summary:
Morgan County R-I High is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Stover, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 420 students. The school stands out for its unique demographic profile, academic strengths, and areas for improvement.
Morgan County R-I High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. While the school's performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, it has shown some strengths, particularly in Algebra I and 8th grade English Language Arts. The school also has an exceptionally high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite these challenges, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $10,162 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Morgan County R-I High has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 15.2 over the past few years, which is lower than the surrounding schools.
Interestingly, while Morgan County R-I High's overall ranking among Missouri high schools has fluctuated over the years, it has shown a positive trend, improving from a 1-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 4-star rating in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has also consistently ranked among the top Missouri high schools for its performance with low-socioeconomic status students, indicating that it is effectively supporting this population. When compared to the nearby schools, such as Lincoln High, Otterville High, and Tipton High, Morgan County R-I High stands out for its high percentage of white students and low-income students, as well as its relatively low performance on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. However, the school's performance in Algebra I and 8th grade Mathematics is more competitive with the surrounding schools.
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Detail:
Public 6-12
District:
Morgan County R-I
SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 352 Missouri High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,162
Feeder schools for Morgan County R-I High:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2
Number of students: 420
Racial breakdown:
White:
95.0%
Hispanic:
2.9%
African American:
0.7%
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Asian:
0.7%
American Indian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%
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