Summary:
The Nevada R-V school district in Missouri consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Truman Elementary, Bryan Elementary, and Benton Elementary), 1 middle school (Nevada Middle), and 1 high school (Nevada High). The district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools.
Nevada Middle School stands out as a top performer, ranking 127 out of 451 Missouri middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong test scores, with nearly 50% of 6th graders, 53% of 7th graders, and 30% of 8th graders proficient or better in math. In contrast, Truman Elementary lags behind the state average in many areas, suggesting potential equity issues within the district.
While Nevada High School has shown improvement in its state ranking, moving from 193 out of 352 Missouri high schools in 2022-2023 to 189 out of 378 in 2023-2024, the district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools. Addressing these attendance issues and identifying successful practices from the higher-performing schools could benefit the entire Nevada R-V school district.
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