Summary:
The city of Saint Joseph, Missouri, is home to 25 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve students across various grade levels and provide a range of educational opportunities within the St. Joseph school district.
Among the standout schools in the area are Oak Grove Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top 200 elementary schools in Missouri and has 4 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. It boasts significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subjects. Similarly, Ellison Elementary and Field Elementary are also high-performing schools, ranking in the top 150 and 200 respectively in the state and earning 4 or 5 SchoolDigger stars. These schools excel in mathematics and English language arts, with a majority of students scoring proficient or better. On the middle school level, Bode Middle stands out, ranking in the top 200 among Missouri middle schools and earning 3 SchoolDigger stars, with strong performance in both mathematics and English language arts.
While the district's high schools have relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.3% to 51.9% (for the alternative school), the data also reveals some areas of concern. Chronic absenteeism rates are high across the district, with most schools reporting around 27.7% chronic absenteeism. Additionally, there is a wide range in test score performance, with the top-performing schools significantly outpacing the district and state averages, while several other schools, particularly some of the middle and high schools, struggle with low proficiency rates. These findings suggest a need for the district to address equity challenges and implement strategies to improve outcomes across all schools.
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