Green Ridge R-VIII

The Green Ridge R-VIII school district in Missouri is home to two schools: Green Ridge Elementary and Green Ridge High. While Green Ridge Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25-30% of Missouri elementary schools and boasts exceptional math proficiency, Green Ridge High has seen a significant decline in its state-wide ranking, dropping from the top 25% to the bottom 15% over the past few years.

Green Ridge Elementary stands out for its high performance, with 70.8% of 4th graders and 81.2% of 6th graders scoring proficient or better on the MAP Math assessment, significantly outpacing the state average. The school also benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 9.8, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. In contrast, Green Ridge High has seen a concerning decline in its state-wide ranking, despite relatively strong performance on 7th grade MAP assessments, with 45.9% proficient or better in Math and 43.2% in English Language Arts.

The data also reveals differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the two schools, with Green Ridge Elementary having a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 57.22%, compared to 46.41% at Green Ridge High. This suggests that the elementary school may require additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its student population. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive snapshot of the schools in the Green Ridge R-VIII district, highlighting areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.