Summary:
The Cape Girardeau 63 school district in Missouri is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. This analysis provides key insights into the academic performance and characteristics of these schools.
Among the elementary schools, Blanchard Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. Blanchard's students demonstrate strong academic achievement, with over 50% proficient or better in both math and English language arts. Alma Schrader Elementary is another high-performing school, ranking in the top 40% and earning a 3-star rating, with similar impressive test scores. In contrast, Jefferson Elementary is the lowest-performing school in the district, ranking in the bottom 20% and earning only 1 star, with significantly lower student proficiency rates.
Across the district, all 5 elementary schools face challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which is above the state average. Additionally, all schools have 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the student population. The data also suggests a potential correlation between higher spending per student and better academic performance, with Blanchard and Alma Schrader spending more per student than the other schools in the district.
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