Summary:
The city of Verona, Missouri is home to two schools - Verona High School and Verona Elementary School, both part of the Verona R-Vii school district. While Verona Elementary has a slightly better statewide ranking, both schools are underperforming compared to state averages on standardized tests, with low proficiency rates in core subjects like Math and English Language Arts.
Verona High School ranks 347th out of 378 Missouri high schools, with a four-year graduation rate of 88.2% and a dropout rate of 4.5%, both slightly below state averages. Verona Elementary School ranks 561st out of 906 Missouri elementary schools, but still struggles with below-average test scores and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.6%. Both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with over 67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the schools in Verona appear to be facing systemic challenges in providing quality education to their students. Addressing the underlying factors, such as resource allocation and utilization, as well as the impact of socioeconomic status on student outcomes, may be crucial in improving the performance of these schools and better supporting the learning and engagement of their students.
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