Alton R-IV

The Alton R-IV school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Alton High and Alton Elementary. Both schools have relatively low statewide rankings, with Alton High ranked 271 out of 378 Missouri high schools and Alton Elementary ranked 703 out of 906 Missouri elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Academically, the schools in the Alton R-IV district face significant challenges. Both Alton High and Alton Elementary consistently perform below the state average on standardized tests, with only 23.3% of 6th-grade students at Alton High proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 44.4%. The district also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates of 7.2% at both schools, which may contribute to the low academic performance.

Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as both Alton High and Alton Elementary have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, at 59.23% and 70.67%, respectively. Despite the relatively high spending per student at both schools, the district's educational outcomes suggest a need for a comprehensive review of resource allocation and targeted interventions to address the underlying issues and improve the quality of education for all students in the Alton R-IV school district.