Summary:
The 63343 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Elsberry R-II school district. While Elsberry High School stands out as a strong performer, the elementary and middle schools in the district, Clarence Cannon Elementary and Ida Cannon Middle, have struggled to meet state averages in academic achievement.
Elsberry High School ranks 99th out of 352 Missouri high schools and receives a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores in Algebra I and Biology I exceed the state averages, indicating strong academic performance. In contrast, Clarence Cannon Elementary and Ida Cannon Middle have significantly lower proficiency rates in math and English language arts compared to the state. Clarence Cannon Elementary, in particular, has a statewide ranking in the bottom 20% of Missouri elementary schools.
The data also reveals socioeconomic challenges faced by the schools, with high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.14% at Elsberry High to 53.99% at Clarence Cannon Elementary. This suggests that the district may need to address these challenges to improve student outcomes across all grade levels. Additionally, the varying levels of spending per student across the schools may indicate an imbalance in resource allocation that could be contributing to the performance disparities.
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