Clark County R-I

The Clark County R-I school district in Missouri consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (Black Hawk Elementary and Running Fox Elementary), 1 middle school (Clark County Middle), and 1 high school (Clark County High).

Among the standout schools, Running Fox Elementary has historically been a top performer, ranking 93rd out of 1,045 Missouri elementary schools in 2017-2018 and receiving a 5-star rating. However, its performance has declined in recent years, dropping to a 4-star rating in 2018-2019 and a 3-star rating in 2016-2017. Meanwhile, Clark County High has consistently been one of the higher-performing high schools in the district and the state, maintaining a 3-star rating and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 95.7%.

Across the district, student proficiency rates in math and English language arts tend to be below the state averages, particularly in the middle and high school grades. For example, at Clark County Middle, only 12.4% of 8th-graders were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 30.6%. Additionally, the district faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 18.4% to 18.4% across the schools. While the district has room for improvement, analyzing the data can help identify areas of strength and weakness, allowing the district to develop targeted strategies to support student success.