Summary:
The Kennett 39 school district in Missouri is home to two elementary schools: H. Byron Masterson Elementary and South Elementary. Both schools serve a high-poverty student population, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
H. Byron Masterson Elementary, which serves grades K-2, has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.1% and a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.2. In contrast, South Elementary, serving grades 3-5, has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.6 but the same chronic absenteeism rate. South Elementary also has a higher statewide ranking, though both schools' test scores are generally lower than the state averages.
The data highlights the significant challenges faced by the elementary schools in the Kennett 39 district, including high poverty levels, chronic absenteeism, and academic performance that lags behind the state. Addressing these issues will be crucial to improving educational outcomes for the students in this area.
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