Summary:
The Belton 124 school district in Missouri consists of 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of school performance, with some standout schools and others struggling to meet state standards.
Among the top-performing schools in the district is Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest, an elementary school that ranks in the top 45% of Missouri elementary schools and has the highest proficiency rates in math and English language arts across multiple grade levels. Another strong performer is Kentucky Trail Elementary, which ranks in the top 35% of Missouri elementary schools and has particularly high math and English language arts proficiency in 3rd and 4th grades. The district's only high school, Belton High, also stands out with a high 4-year graduation rate of 90.9% and a low dropout rate of 0.9%.
However, the Belton 124 district also has some schools that are struggling, with lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings. For example, Cambridge Elementary has lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages. The district as a whole also faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools and declining statewide rankings for some schools over the past few years. The district will need to address these issues to ensure all students in Belton 124 have access to a high-quality education.
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