Summary:
The Houston R-I school district in Missouri has only one elementary school, Houston Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools over the past three years, indicating persistent challenges in student achievement.
Houston Elementary's performance on state assessments lags significantly behind the state average, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts trailing by 20-30 percentage points or more. The school serves a high-poverty population, with over 54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4 to 1, the school has struggled to improve academic outcomes for its students.
Overall, the data suggests that Houston Elementary faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's consistently low rankings, large proficiency gaps, and high poverty rates indicate a need for comprehensive interventions and support to improve educational outcomes. While the school's resources and staffing ratios appear adequate, more targeted strategies and resources may be necessary to address the persistent academic struggles faced by the school.
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