Summary:
The Diamond R-IV school district in Missouri has only one elementary school, Diamond Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5 for the 2023-2024 school year.
Diamond Elementary's academic achievement is significantly lower than the state averages, with only 15.1% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics and 25.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 40.8% and 41.6%, respectively. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which may be contributing to its low performance. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and favorable student-teacher ratio, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes for students.
The data suggests that the challenges faced by Diamond Elementary are multifaceted and may require a comprehensive approach to address the underlying issues, such as instructional quality, school leadership, and targeted interventions to support students. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and the socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student performance could also be crucial steps in improving the school's overall performance.
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