Lathrop R-II

The Lathrop R-II school district in Missouri consists of three schools: Lathrop Elementary School, Lathrop High School, and Lathrop Middle School. The data analysis reveals that Lathrop High School is the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking in the top 105-231 high schools in Missouri and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

In contrast, Lathrop Elementary School has seen a concerning decline in its performance, with its statewide ranking dropping from 336 to 557 over the past few years and its overall rating dropping from 3 to 2 stars. Lathrop Middle School has maintained a 3-4 star rating and ranked in the top 125-150 middle schools in the state, but its test scores show mixed performance, with math proficiency ranging from 37.4% to 49.1% and ELA proficiency ranging from 28.1% to 45%.

Across the district, there are some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates (19.3%) and disparities in test scores, with Lathrop Elementary School struggling particularly in mathematics. Additionally, the data suggests that the highest-spending school, Lathrop Elementary School, is also the lowest-performing, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources within the district.