Bernie R-Xiii

The Bernie R-Xiii school district in Missouri has two schools - Bernie Elementary and Bernie High. Based on the available data, Bernie Elementary appears to be a standout performer, ranking in the top 12% of Missouri elementary schools and exceeding state averages in math, science, and English language arts proficiency. In contrast, Bernie High has lower academic proficiency rates compared to state averages, though it maintains a high 4-year graduation rate.

Bernie Elementary has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked 110 out of 906 Missouri elementary schools. The school's math and science proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages, with 6th grade math proficiency reaching 88.8% compared to 44.4% statewide. Additionally, Bernie Elementary has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.9%, compared to the district and state. In contrast, Bernie High has academic proficiency rates that are generally lower than the state averages, especially in math, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated between 112 and 211 over the past few years.

The data also reveals some interesting differences between the two schools. Bernie Elementary has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 66.07% compared to 53.95% at Bernie High, which may indicate demographic shifts or changes in the community. Additionally, Bernie High spends more per student ($10,865) than Bernie Elementary ($9,508), which is an unusual finding as elementary schools typically have higher per-pupil costs.