Summary:
The city of Higbee, Missouri is home to three public schools: Higbee Elementary, Higbee High, and Higbee Middle School, all of which serve students from the Higbee R-VIII school district. Based on the available data, none of the Higbee schools appear to be standout performers, as they all consistently underperform compared to state averages on key metrics such as test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
Across the three Higbee schools, proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the Missouri state average, with 4th grade math proficiency at Higbee Elementary reaching just 22.8% compared to the state's 43.8%. Similarly, Higbee High's Algebra I and Biology I proficiency rates hover around 7-13%, while the state averages are 45.4% and 37.3%, respectively. Additionally, all three schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.4% to 15.4%, well above the state's target of 10% or less. Higbee High's four-year graduation rate of 84.6% is also lower than the state average.
The Higbee schools serve a community with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.3% to 64%. This suggests that the schools may be facing resource allocation issues, as their relatively low spending per student, ranging from $10,091 to $13,632, has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Overall, the Higbee school district appears to be struggling to provide quality education to its students, and addressing the root causes of this underperformance will be crucial for improving educational opportunities in the area.
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