Summary:
The Thayer R-II school district in Missouri is home to a single elementary school, Thayer Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Despite serving a student population with a relatively high rate of economic disadvantage, Thayer Elementary has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking in the top 28% of Missouri elementary schools.
Thayer Elementary's standout performance is evident in its students' high proficiency rates on state assessments, significantly exceeding the state averages in both mathematics and English language arts across multiple grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66.5% of 3rd graders at Thayer Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 40.8%. Similarly, 55.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English language arts, compared to the state average of 43%. This consistent academic excellence has earned Thayer Elementary a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years.
While Thayer Elementary faces some challenges, such as a slightly higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate, the school appears to be effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and well-being. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.3 to 1 and spending per student that exceeds the state average, Thayer Elementary is providing a quality educational experience for its students, despite the economic challenges faced by a significant portion of its population.
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