Summary:
The city of Sparta, Missouri is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this Sparta R-III school district serve a community with a significant percentage of students from low-income households.
Among the schools in Sparta, Sparta Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 92nd out of 438 Missouri middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are generally above the state and district averages. In contrast, while Sparta High School has a strong 90.0% four-year graduation rate, its performance on Algebra I and Biology I End-of-Course exams is mixed, with some years above the state average and others below.
The other schools in Sparta, Sparta Elementary School and Sparta Pk, have shown more consistent performance, with Sparta Elementary maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and its students generally performing above the state averages in mathematics and English Language Arts. However, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across the Sparta schools suggests that the district may need to address socioeconomic factors that can impact student learning and achievement.
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