Summary:
The Prairie Home High is the sole high school serving grades 6-12 in the Prairie Home R-V school district in Missouri. With a total enrollment of 71 students, the school has some standout metrics, including a 100% four-year graduation rate, but also faces significant challenges in academic performance.
Prairie Home High's test scores are dramatically lower than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 7.1% to 27.9% compared to state averages of 37.4% to 42.7%. This stark achievement gap is concerning, especially given that the school spends more per student than the state average. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 12.7% is higher than the state average, which may contribute to the low test scores.
While Prairie Home High has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average, the school's statewide ranking has dropped significantly over the years, from 98th out of 504 schools in 2014-2015 to 247th out of 378 schools in 2023-2024. This concerning trend suggests the need for the school and district leadership to address the underlying issues and implement strategies to improve academic outcomes for all students.
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