Summary:
The Twin Rivers R-X school district in Missouri is home to two elementary schools: Fisk Elementary and Qulin Elementary. While both schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, Fisk Elementary stands out as the stronger performing school in the district.
Fisk Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics, where 3rd-grade students scored 62.4% proficient or better, compared to 54.6% for the district and 40.8% for the state. Additionally, Fisk Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio of 11.9, suggesting more resources per student, and spends less per student at $9,642 compared to $12,814 at Qulin Elementary.
However, both schools face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of 17.9%, significantly above the state average. Additionally, while Fisk Elementary outperforms in many areas, there are still significant gaps in performance, particularly in English Language Arts and 5th/6th-grade math, indicating room for improvement. Addressing attendance issues and providing targeted support for economically disadvantaged students may be key focus areas for the Twin Rivers R-X district to improve academic outcomes across both schools.
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