Summary:
The St. James R-I school district in Missouri has one high school, St. James High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 121 out of 361 in 2021-2022 to 177 out of 378 in the current 2023-2024 school year, earning it a 3-star rating.
While St. James High School boasts a strong 96% four-year graduation rate, its academic proficiency lags behind state averages, particularly in Algebra I where only 16.4% of students scored proficient compared to 41.5% statewide. However, the school's Biology I proficiency rate of 36.3% is on par with the state average. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a 17.9% chronic absenteeism rate and a relatively high percentage of students (50.81%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may impact academic performance.
Despite the school's resource allocation of $12,320 per student and a favorable 13.4 student-teacher ratio, the data suggests opportunities for improvement in academic outcomes, particularly in mathematics. Further analysis and comparison to similar schools or districts could provide additional insights to help the school and district identify areas for targeted intervention and support to enhance student success.
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