Summary:
The Elsberry R-II school district in Missouri has only one middle school, Ida Cannon Middle, which serves grades 5-8. While the school has some positive attributes, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces several challenges that place it in the middle of the pack among Missouri middle schools.
Ida Cannon Middle's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas performing better than others. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the state average, particularly in mathematics and science. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Socioeconomic factors may also play a role, as the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 48.41% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite these challenges, the data suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement at Ida Cannon Middle. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and the district's above-average per-student spending indicate that the school has resources that could be leveraged to enhance student learning and achievement. Addressing attendance issues and implementing more consistent and effective instructional strategies may help the school improve its academic performance and better support its students.
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