Summary:
The Sheldon R-VIII school district in Missouri operates two schools: Sheldon Elementary (grades PK-6) and Sheldon High (grades 7-12). The district as a whole is ranked 327 out of 386 districts in the state and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Neither Sheldon Elementary nor Sheldon High stand out as high-performing schools. Sheldon Elementary's statewide ranking has declined from 281 out of 1,052 in 2018-2019 to 725 out of 906 in 2023-2024, indicating a concerning trend of decreasing performance. Both schools have proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts that are significantly below the state averages. Additionally, both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates of 17.6%.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the academic challenges faced by the schools. Sheldon Elementary has a high free/reduced lunch rate of 65.26%, and Sheldon High has a rate of 56.96%. Despite the relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios at both schools, the academic performance does not seem to reflect the investment. Overall, the data suggests that the Sheldon R-VIII district faces significant challenges in providing quality education to its students and may require targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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