Summary:
The city of Steele, Missouri is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Central Elementary and East Elementary) and 1 high school (South Pemiscot High), all of which are part of the South Pemiscot County R-V school district.
Among the standout schools, East Elementary stands out with its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 5.1, but it also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.8%. South Pemiscot High has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93.3%, but its test scores are generally lower than the state averages, with only 25.5% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and 31.3% in Biology I.
Across the district, the schools face significant challenges, including consistently low performance, high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 22.8% to 22.8%), and high poverty levels, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The district's overall ranking of 304 out of 367 in the state and a 1 out of 5 star rating by SchoolDigger indicate systemic issues that need to be addressed to improve educational outcomes and provide equitable opportunities for all students.
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