Chillicothe R-II

The Chillicothe R-II school district in Missouri consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district has a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with Dewey Elementary and Chillicothe High standing out as the strongest performers.

Dewey Elementary is consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2021-2022 and a 4-star rating in the current and previous school years. The school has particularly strong test scores, with 68.9% of 4th graders and 50.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in Math, and 60.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science. In contrast, Chillicothe High has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 165th to 54th in the past two school years, and boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate.

The schools in the Chillicothe R-II district generally perform above the state average on MAP/End of Course exams, particularly in Algebra I, Biology I, and English II. However, the district faces some challenges, including high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 37.27% at Chillicothe High to 54.4% at Dewey Elementary. This suggests that many students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which could present unique challenges for the schools in terms of providing additional support and resources.