Summary:
The Fair Play R-II school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Fair Play Elementary and Fair Play High. While Fair Play High has maintained a consistent 100% four-year graduation rate, Fair Play Elementary has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 122 out of 901 Missouri elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 597 out of 906 in 2023-2024.
Both schools in the district face challenges, with chronic absenteeism rates higher than the state average at 11.0%. Fair Play Elementary's math proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state average across all grade levels, with the 3rd grade rate being particularly low at 10.4% compared to the state's 40.8%. In contrast, Fair Play High's proficiency rates in Biology I and Algebra I are higher than the state average, indicating stronger academic performance in these subjects.
The high free and reduced lunch rates at both schools, 98.4% at Fair Play Elementary and 97.84% at Fair Play High, suggest a need for additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students. The differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios between the two schools may provide insights into the resource allocation and priorities within the district, which could help identify areas for improvement or optimization.
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