Summary:
The city of Creighton, Missouri is home to three public schools serving grades K-12: Sherwood Elementary, Sherwood High, and Sherwood Middle, all part of the Sherwood Cass R-VIII school district. Based on the available data, these schools appear to be performing below average compared to state-level metrics across a range of key indicators.
None of the three Creighton schools stand out as clear high performers. All three have low statewide rankings, with Sherwood Elementary ranked 609 out of 900 Missouri elementary schools, Sherwood High ranked 244 out of 378 Missouri high schools, and Sherwood Middle ranked 392 out of 438 Missouri middle schools. Their state ratings are also low, ranging from 1 to 2 stars. Proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly below state averages, with 5th-grade math proficiency at Sherwood Elementary, for example, at just 19.7% compared to the state average of 38.2%.
Other concerning metrics include high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.8% to 19.8%, and relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, from 39.92% at Sherwood High to 47.08% at Sherwood Elementary. While spending per student and student-teacher ratios are relatively low, these resource allocations do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the Creighton schools. Overall, the data suggests systemic challenges that the district will need to address to drive meaningful improvements in student achievement and school performance.
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