Summary:
The Maries County R-I school district has only one middle school, Vienna Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has struggled in recent years, dropping in the statewide rankings from 312 out of 454 schools in 2020-2021 to 383 out of 451 in 2023-2024. Test scores at Vienna Middle are significantly below state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 6.4% to 34.6% compared to state averages of 35.7% to 44.4%.
Despite the low academic performance, Vienna Middle has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.2, suggesting class sizes are small. However, the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 36.56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student of $9,480 is above the state average, but this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes.
Overall, the data suggests Vienna Middle School is struggling to perform at the level of other middle schools in Missouri, with declining rankings, low test scores, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes of the school's underperformance and identify strategies for improvement.
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