Summary:
The city of Versailles, Missouri is home to 4 schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area are part of the Morgan County R-II district, which has a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger across all its schools.
Among the standout schools in Versailles is Morgan County High School, which ranks 177 out of 367 Missouri high schools and has a 93.6% four-year graduation rate, exceeding the state average. The school also performed well on end-of-course exams, with over 50% of students proficient in Algebra I and English II. In contrast, the elementary schools in the district struggle with lower proficiency rates on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, particularly in mathematics.
Across the Versailles schools, there are some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of over 21%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.69% to 65.71%, indicating socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning and achievement. The district's per-student spending, which is slightly above the state average, and student-teacher ratios suggest varying levels of resources and staffing across the schools.
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