Northeast Vernon County R-I

The Northeast Vernon County R-I school district in Missouri operates two schools: Northeast Vernon County R-I High and Northeast Vernon County R-I Elementary. Both schools have consistently underperformed compared to state averages, ranking in the bottom quartile of Missouri schools in their respective categories.

The high school has ranked in the bottom 25% of Missouri high schools in recent years, with a four-year graduation rate of 78.9% that falls below the state average. Both the high school and elementary school have high chronic absenteeism rates of 17.3%, which may contribute to their low test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the 8th grade mathematics proficiency rate is just 6.3%, compared to the state average of 30.6%.

The district serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 67.31% for the high school and 75.79% for the elementary school. Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios and high per-student spending, the schools continue to struggle to provide a quality education to their students. Addressing the persistent challenges in this district will require targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.