Summary:
The city of Owensville, Missouri is home to three schools: Owensville High, Owensville Elementary, and Owensville Middle, all part of the Gasconade County R-II district. While Owensville High has a relatively high graduation rate and low dropout rate, the district's elementary and middle schools have seen declining performance, with proficiency rates below state averages, especially in core subjects.
Owensville High stands out with a 93.6% 4-year graduation rate and a 2.6% dropout rate, but its proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and English I are below the state averages. In contrast, Owensville Elementary has seen its statewide ranking and rating drop, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts significantly below the state averages, particularly in 3rd and 5th grades. Similarly, Owensville Middle has proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts that are below the state averages, especially in 8th grade.
Across the district, the relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 44.92% at Owensville High to 55.7% at Owensville Elementary, may be contributing to the academic performance challenges observed. Exploring strategies to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students could be a valuable focus area for the Gasconade County R-II district.
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