Summary:
The 65466 zip code is home to two small schools, Eminence High and Eminence Elementary, both part of the Eminence R-I school district. These schools face significant challenges, with declining statewide rankings, underperformance on state assessments, and a lack of racial diversity.
Eminence High has a small student population of 138 and is predominantly white (99.28%), with a drop in its statewide ranking from 175th out of 460 Missouri high schools in 2018-2019 to 289th out of 358 in 2020-2021. While the school's 8th-grade Math proficiency is relatively high at 63.7%, its Algebra I students perform significantly below the state average, with only 27.3% meeting the proficiency standard. Eminence Elementary faces similar challenges, with a small student population of 135, a high percentage of white students (99.26%), and a steep decline in its statewide ranking from 458th out of 1,052 Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 780th out of 898 in 2022-2023. The school's academic performance is significantly below state averages, with only 11.8% of 3rd-grade students and 14.3% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Math.
Both schools have relatively low free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting a more affluent student population, which may contribute to the lack of racial diversity. The small student populations could also impact the availability of resources and specialized programs. The district and school leaders should closely examine these issues and develop targeted strategies to address the underlying factors and improve student outcomes.
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