Summary:
The Salem R-80 school district in Missouri has only one high school, Salem Senior High, which serves grades 9-12. While the school has a 90.3% four-year graduation rate, it faces some challenges, including a declining statewide ranking, below-average test scores in Algebra I and Biology I, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%.
On a positive note, Salem Senior High excels in English II proficiency, with 58% of students scoring proficient or better, exceeding the state average of 51.3%. However, the school's Algebra I and Biology I proficiency rates lag behind state averages, at 32.6% and 34.5%, respectively. Additionally, the school district's spending of $8,533 per student is higher than the national average, but this does not seem to be translating into significantly better academic outcomes.
The data also suggests that Salem Senior High may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as 46.27% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch. This factor, along with the high chronic absenteeism rate, could be contributing to the school's academic performance challenges. Overall, while Salem Senior High has some strengths, such as its high graduation rate and English II proficiency, it faces several areas for improvement to better support its students and community.
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