Summary:
The city of Lathrop, Missouri is home to three schools serving grades K-12: Lathrop Elementary School, Lathrop High School, and Lathrop Middle School, all part of the Lathrop R-II school district. While Lathrop High School stands out as the top performer, the elementary and middle schools face challenges in academic achievement and attendance that the district should address.
Lathrop High School is the clear standout, consistently ranking in the top 105-231 high schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 97.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate. In contrast, Lathrop Elementary School and Lathrop Middle School have lower statewide rankings and 3-star ratings, struggling to match state-level performance on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics.
A concerning issue across all three Lathrop schools is the high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.3% to 19.3%. This may be contributing to the lower academic performance seen at the elementary and middle school levels. Additionally, the varying free and reduced lunch rates suggest socioeconomic differences among the student populations, which may require targeted support and resources to ensure equitable educational opportunities.
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