Summary:
The city of Saint Clair, Missouri is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district face some challenges, with several standout performance issues and concerning trends across key metrics.
The St. Clair Junior High school has seen a significant decline, dropping from 136th out of 459 Missouri middle schools in 2022-2023 to 327th out of 438 in 2024-2025. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 1 star over this time period, suggesting the school may be struggling compared to its peers. In contrast, the Franklin County Specl. Education Coop. alternative school stands out with a very low free/reduced lunch rate and an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, indicating a specialized approach.
Across the district, the schools generally underperform state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates well below 50% in most subjects and grade levels. Graduation rates at St. Clair High are below the state average at 83.8%, and dropout rates are on the higher end at 2.0%. Additionally, all schools in the St. Clair R-Xiii district have high chronic absenteeism rates around 20.7%, which is a significant concern. The district may also face resource constraints, with relatively low spending per student compared to state averages.
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