Summary:
The city of Delta, Missouri is home to two small public schools - Delta High School and Delta Elementary School, both part of the Delta R-V school district. Despite relatively high per-student spending, these schools consistently rank in the bottom half of Missouri schools and struggle with low test scores and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Delta High School has a small enrollment of 119 students and a 100% four-year graduation rate, which is an impressive outlier. However, the school's test scores are well below the state average, with only 35% of students proficient or better in Biology I and 33.3% in Algebra I. Delta Elementary School faces similar challenges, with only 26.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in Math and 21.8% in Science.
Both schools serve a high-need student population, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the relatively high per-student spending, the schools' consistently low state-wide rankings suggest that simply spending more money may not be the sole solution to improving educational outcomes in this district. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors and implementing targeted interventions may be necessary to help these schools better serve their students.
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