Cole County R-I

The Cole County R-I school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Cole County R-I Elementary and Russellville High. Based on the available data, Cole County R-I Elementary appears to be the standout school in the district, consistently ranking higher in the statewide school digger rankings and outperforming the state average in several key academic metrics, including mathematics and English language arts proficiency rates.

In contrast, Russellville High has struggled, with a 1-star rating in the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, particularly in mathematics and science. Both schools have higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.

The data analysis also reveals that Cole County R-I Elementary has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to Russellville High, suggesting that the elementary school serves a more economically disadvantaged population. This may contribute to the school's performance and the need for additional resources and support. Overall, the district may benefit from further investigation into the factors contributing to the performance differences between the two schools and implementing targeted strategies to support student success across the entire district.