Summary:
The Atlas Elementary is the sole elementary school in the Atlas Public Schools district in Missouri. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade and faces significant challenges in academic performance and student demographics.
Atlas Elementary has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 598 out of 900 Missouri elementary schools. Its proficiency rates on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are well below the state averages, with just 27.7% of 3rd graders and 30.7% of 4th graders proficient in mathematics, compared to state averages of 41.4% and 43.8%, respectively. In English Language Arts, 47.1% of 3rd graders and 26.9% of 4th graders were proficient, compared to state averages of 41.8% and 44.8%.
The school serves a high-poverty student population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, Atlas Elementary has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 49.8%, significantly higher than the state average. Despite the high per-student spending of $17,395, the school's academic performance and attendance challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.
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