Summary:
The McDonald County R-I school district in Missouri is home to 3 middle schools: Noel Elementary, Anderson Middle, and Pineville Elementary. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, they exhibit notable differences in academic performance and resource allocation.
Pineville Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school, with exceptional test scores that consistently exceed district and state averages. For instance, in 4th grade math, 75% of Pineville students were proficient or better, compared to 46.5% for the district and 44.4% for the state. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.8 may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, Noel Elementary lags behind, with test scores that fall short of the district and state averages.
The data also reveals significant disparities in resource allocation, with Pineville Elementary spending $12,501 per student, compared to $9,477 for Anderson Middle and $8,387 for Noel Elementary. These disparities may contribute to the observed differences in academic performance, and the district may need to address this issue to ensure equitable access to resources for all students.
Thank you for your feedback!