Summary:
The city of Laquey, Missouri is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including Laquey R-V Elementary, Laquey R-V High, and Missouri Digital Academy. While the Laquey R-V school district as a whole is ranked 351 out of 367 in the state and has a 0-star rating, the elementary school stands out as the strongest performer with a higher ranking of 670 out of 900 elementary schools and a 1-star rating.
Across the district, the schools face significant challenges, including high dropout rates of 3.4% at both the high school and the alternative school, as well as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 12.9% to 12.9%. Test scores at all grade levels are well below state averages, often by 20-30 percentage points or more, with the alternative school, Missouri Digital Academy, having the lowest proficiency rates. Additionally, all three schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 52.58% to 65.67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the district's overall poor performance, the data suggests the Laquey R-V Elementary School is the strongest performer, though it still lags behind state averages. Addressing the root causes of the district's challenges, such as attendance, funding, and resource allocation, will be crucial for improving student outcomes across all Laquey schools.
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