Summary:
The Cabool Middle School, the sole middle school in the Cabool R-IV school district, serves grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 205 students. The school's performance, as evaluated by SchoolDigger, indicates significant challenges, with a 2-star rating out of 5 and consistently lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the Missouri averages.
Cabool Middle School's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates falling below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's strongest performance is in 7th grade mathematics, where 37.4% of students scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 43.2%. However, the school's weakest performance is in 5th grade mathematics, where only 11.2% of students scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 38.2%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 13.9%, which may be contributing to its academic struggles.
Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student of $10,594, its academic performance remains below the state average. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and a more comprehensive approach to school improvement may be necessary. The school's demographics, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicate that the school serves a community with significant economic challenges, which may also be impacting student learning. Addressing these complex issues will likely require a multi-faceted strategy that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its community.
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