Summary:
The Pattonville R-III school district in Missouri is home to two middle schools: Pattonville Heights Middle and Holman Middle. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, Pattonville Heights Middle appears to be the higher-performing school overall, consistently ranking higher in statewide rankings and demonstrating stronger test scores across subjects.
Pattonville Heights Middle has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Holman Middle, suggesting a relatively more advantaged student population. However, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, well above the state average. Interestingly, Holman Middle spends more per student than Pattonville Heights Middle, but this does not seem to translate to higher academic performance.
One area of strength for both schools is their exceptional Algebra I proficiency rates, far exceeding the district and state averages. This suggests the middle schools are doing an excellent job in preparing students for advanced math coursework. Overall, the data provides insights into the performance and characteristics of the two middle schools in the Pattonville R-III district, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
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