Summary:
The Malden R-I school district in Missouri has only one elementary school, Malden Lower Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Based on the available data, Malden Lower Elementary appears to be a low-performing school, ranking 687 out of 906 Missouri elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Malden Lower Elementary's proficiency rates on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are generally lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 36.3%, compared to the state average of 40.8%, and the 5th grade science proficiency rate was 28.1%, compared to the state average of 40.8%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.5%, which may contribute to its overall academic challenges.
Socioeconomic factors also appear to play a role, as Malden Lower Elementary has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families. While the school's per-student spending is slightly higher than the state average, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, these resources have not translated into improved academic performance. Addressing the school's low proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for students at Malden Lower Elementary.
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