Summary:
The School of the Osage district in Missouri is home to two strong-performing elementary schools: Osage Upper Elementary (grades 3-5) and Heritage Elementary (grades K-2). Both schools consistently outperform the state average on standardized assessments, with Osage Upper Elementary ranking in the top 30% of Missouri elementary schools over the past 3 years.
Osage Upper Elementary spends more per student ($11,366) compared to Heritage Elementary ($12,312), which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. However, Heritage Elementary, which has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, still manages to outperform the state average on most assessments, suggesting the school is effectively supporting its economically disadvantaged student population.
While both schools have higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates of 28.6%, the School of the Osage district as a whole appears to be providing quality education to its students. The district should investigate and address the chronic absenteeism issue, as it can have significant negative impacts on student learning and achievement.
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