Summary:
The Sherwood Cass R-VIII school district in Missouri has only one elementary school, Sherwood Elementary, which serves students from grades K-5. The school's performance, as measured by state assessments, has been declining in recent years, with proficiency rates in both mathematics and English language arts falling below the state average across multiple grade levels.
Sherwood Elementary faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with nearly half of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, the school is struggling to achieve strong academic outcomes. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 19.8%, which may be contributing to its performance issues.
Overall, the data suggests that Sherwood Elementary is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, socioeconomic factors, and attendance. The district may want to closely examine the school's resource allocation, instructional practices, and strategies for supporting students and families to address these issues and improve outcomes for the students at Sherwood Elementary.
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