Summary:
The Morgan County R-II school district in Missouri has only one elementary school, Morgan County Elementary, which serves grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 541 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1, its performance has been declining in recent years, dropping from a rank of 478 out of 908 Missouri elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 536 out of 898 schools in 2022-2023, and further to 595 out of 906 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year.
Academically, Morgan County Elementary's performance on Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests is below the state average in all subjects and grade levels, with the largest gaps in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Mathematics. The school's test scores have also declined from the previous year, indicating a concerning trend. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty population, with 59.15% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall, the analysis of the data for Morgan County Elementary School reveals significant challenges, including declining performance, achievement gaps, and a high-poverty student population. The school district and school leadership may need to closely examine their instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems to address these issues and improve student outcomes.
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