Summary:
The Shelby County R-IV school district in Missouri consists of three schools: South Shelby Elementary, South Shelby High, and South Shelby Middle School. The district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across all three schools.
Among the standout schools in the district, South Shelby Middle School ranks 187 out of 451 Missouri middle schools and earned a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performed well on 8th grade science assessments, with 42.1% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 35.7%. South Shelby High School also stood out, achieving a 93.4% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average, and excelling in Algebra II assessments, with 82.2% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 57.5%.
However, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.0% across all three schools, which is significantly higher than the state's target of 10%. Additionally, South Shelby Elementary had lower proficiency rates compared to state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, suggesting a need for improvement in academic performance at the elementary level.
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