Summary:
The Bernie R-Xiii school district in Missouri is home to a single elementary school, Bernie Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. Despite serving a high-need student population, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Bernie Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools over the past three school years.
Bernie Elementary's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students significantly outperforming state averages on MAP testing for Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts across multiple grade levels. For example, in 6th grade Mathematics, 79.4% of Bernie Elementary students scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of just 45.5%. The school also maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.7, well below the state average, indicating smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.
While Bernie Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate of 7.9% is slightly higher than the state's target of 6%, the school's overall performance and commitment to equity suggest that it could serve as a model for other schools within the Bernie R-Xiii district and beyond. The school's continuous improvement, moving from the 197th position to the 108th position among Missouri elementary schools over the past three years, further demonstrates its dedication to enhancing the educational experience for all students.
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