Summary:
The city of Oak Ridge, Missouri is home to two schools - Oak Ridge High and Oak Ridge Elementary. While Oak Ridge High boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 96.7%, both schools struggle with very low proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the Missouri state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 15.9% of 6th graders at Oak Ridge High were proficient in Math, compared to the state average of 44.4%.
Additionally, both schools have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 12.1%, which is quite high compared to state norms. This is concerning, as chronic absenteeism is strongly linked to lower academic achievement and graduation rates. The schools also serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with over 33% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch.
Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the educational landscape in Oak Ridge, Missouri. The low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and high proportion of economically disadvantaged students indicate that significant improvements are needed to ensure that all students in the Oak Ridge R-VI district have access to a quality education. The district's ranking of 347 out of 386 districts in Missouri and 1-star rating from SchoolDigger further highlight the need for additional resources and support to address the unique challenges facing these schools.
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