Summary:
The city of Benton, Missouri is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 23.33% to 53.57%.
Kelso Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with 65% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 60% of 7th graders proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.3% and a higher school digger rating of 4 out of 5 stars. In contrast, the schools in the Scott County R-IV district, including Scott County Elementary, Thomas W. Kelly High, and Scott County Middle, generally perform below the state averages on state assessments and have lower school digger rankings and ratings.
Across the schools, chronic absenteeism rates are a concern, ranging from 10.3% to 19.6%. However, Thomas W. Kelly High stands out with an impressive 96.3% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.8% dropout rate. The student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 11.8 to 13.2 students per teacher, which could be a positive factor for student learning. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive view of the schools in Benton, Missouri, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement.
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