Meadville R-IV

The Meadville R-IV school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Meadville Elementary and Meadville High. While Meadville High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a 5-star rating and impressive test scores, Meadville Elementary has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools and performing significantly below state averages in Mathematics and English Language Arts.

Meadville High's four-year graduation rate of 95.6% is well above the state average, and the school's test scores in subjects like Biology I and Algebra I are significantly higher than the state averages. In contrast, Meadville Elementary's test scores are a concern, with only 27.9% of 3rd graders and 13.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, and 22.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts.

The data also reveals some potential equity concerns, as Meadville Elementary has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to Meadville High, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students at the elementary level. Additionally, the higher spending per student at Meadville Elementary compared to Meadville High may warrant further investigation to ensure that resources are being allocated effectively across the district.