Summary:
The North St. Francois County R-I school district in Missouri is home to two middle schools, North County Middle and Intermediate School, both serving grades 5-8. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, as both consistently underperform compared to state averages on academic measures such as proficiency rates on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests.
North County Middle's proficiency rates on MAP tests range from 18.9% to 31.4% proficient or better across different subjects and grade levels, significantly lower than the state averages. Intermediate School's proficiency rates are slightly better, ranging from 33.4% to 48.1% proficient or better, but still below the state averages. Both schools perform particularly poorly on Algebra I, with North County Middle at 80% proficient and Intermediate School not providing data.
The schools also face challenges related to student demographics and resources. Both have high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with North County Middle at 41.44% and Intermediate School at 45.76%. Additionally, the chronic absenteeism rate for both schools is 16.4%, which is higher than the state average. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, with North County Middle at 11.4 and Intermediate School at 12.9, the per-student spending is higher than average, suggesting that resources may not be effectively allocated to improve student outcomes.
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