Summary:
The La Plata R-II school district in Missouri has a single elementary school, La Plata Elementary, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the school benefits from a low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is significantly below the state averages in core subjects like mathematics, science, and English language arts.
La Plata Elementary's student population is predominantly White (97.58%), with a small percentage of African American students (2.42%). The school also serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with nearly 40% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These socioeconomic factors may contribute to the academic challenges the school faces, and the school's leadership should consider how to best support these students and address the achievement gaps.
The school's ranking on the School Digger scale has declined in recent years, dropping from 377 out of 1,052 Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 584 out of 898 schools in 2022-2023, with a corresponding decrease in its star rating from 3 to 2 out of 5. This suggests that the school's performance has declined relative to other elementary schools in the state, and the district should prioritize developing targeted strategies to improve student outcomes and the overall quality of education at La Plata Elementary.
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