Summary:
Sweet Springs Elementary is the sole elementary school in the Sweet Springs R-Vii school district located in Sweet Springs, Missouri. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 187th out of 901 Missouri elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 513th out of 906 in 2023-2024. While the school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas performing better than others, the overall trend is concerning.
Sweet Springs Elementary serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 47.14% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school district spends $12,013 per student, which is higher than the state average, suggesting that the school has access to more resources compared to the state average. It will be important to understand how these resources are being utilized and whether they are effectively supporting student learning and achievement.
Despite the school's declining performance and inconsistent academic results, the small class size, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1, could be a potential strength that the school can leverage to improve student outcomes. By addressing the underlying factors contributing to the performance decline and implementing targeted interventions, Sweet Springs Elementary has the opportunity to turn around its academic trajectory and better support the success of its students.
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