Summary:
The Scott County R-IV school district in Missouri operates three schools: Scott County Elementary, Thomas W. Kelly High, and Scott County Middle. While Thomas W. Kelly High stands out with a high graduation rate and low dropout rate, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and high rates of economic disadvantage among students.
Across the three schools, chronic absenteeism rates are alarmingly high, ranging from 19-20%, well above the state average. This likely contributes to the low academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments ranging from just 2.8% to 39.7% across different grade levels and subjects. The schools also serve a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the student population.
The Scott County R-IV district is ranked 314 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, highlighting the need for comprehensive improvement strategies to raise the quality of education across all its schools. While Thomas W. Kelly High stands out with its strong graduation and dropout rates, the district as a whole must address the systemic issues of chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and economic disadvantage to provide a high-quality education for all its students.
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