Summary:
The Maries County R-II school district in Missouri is home to a single elementary school, Belle Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. Despite serving a high-need student population, with 98.55% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Belle Elementary has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past two years, placing it in the top half of Missouri's elementary schools.
Belle Elementary's academic performance is a standout, with its 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 58.9% significantly exceeding the state average of 40.8%. The school's overall test scores in math and English language arts are generally on par with or above state and district averages, indicating strong academic achievement. Additionally, Belle Elementary's low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 to 1 may contribute to its success in supporting student learning.
While Belle Elementary is a high-performing school, there are a few areas for potential improvement. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.3% in 2023-2024 is an area that could benefit from targeted interventions to improve student attendance and engagement. Additionally, the school's 4th-grade math proficiency rate of 38.4% in 2023-2024 is slightly below the state average, suggesting a need to focus on strengthening math outcomes in the upper elementary grades.
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