Summary:
The Newburg R-II school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Newburg High and Newburg Elementary. Both schools have consistently low statewide rankings, with Newburg High ranked 260 out of 378 Missouri high schools and Newburg Elementary ranked 757 out of 906 Missouri elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year.
The district faces significant challenges, as evidenced by the schools' underperforming test scores, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and high percentages of students receiving free and reduced lunch. For example, Newburg High's 7th-grade math proficiency rate was just 6.2% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 40.6%. Additionally, both schools had a 22.6% chronic absenteeism rate, which may be contributing to the low academic performance.
While the district spends more per student at Newburg Elementary ($12,653) compared to Newburg High ($10,711), the overall resource allocation within the district may be imbalanced, as the schools continue to struggle to meet state standards. The district will need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these challenges and improve student outcomes across both schools.
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