Summary:
The Chillicothe Middle school is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Chillicothe R-II school district in Missouri. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance has been declining, with proficiency rates below the state average in most subjects. The school also serves a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the academic challenges it faces.
Chillicothe Middle is ranked 231 out of 451 Missouri middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is 8.9%, and its proficiency rates on the MAP assessments are generally below the state averages, except for 6th grade math where they are slightly above. The school's high free/reduced lunch rate of 48.52% suggests a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Despite the school's academic performance challenges, Chillicothe Middle spends a relatively high amount per student ($9,533) compared to the state average. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the need to ensure that the additional funding is being utilized effectively to improve student outcomes. Overall, the analysis of the Chillicothe Middle school data reveals a concerning trend of declining academic performance and the need for targeted interventions and support to address the identified challenges.
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