Summary:
The Crocker R-II school district in Missouri has only one elementary school, Crocker Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 251 students. While Crocker Elementary's academic performance has declined in recent years, the school faces unique challenges due to its high poverty levels, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Crocker Elementary's statewide ranking has dropped from 591 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 728 out of 900 in 2024-2025, and its SchoolDigger rating has declined from 2 stars to 1 star over the same period. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics and English Language Arts vary significantly by grade level, with stronger performance in 3rd grade but much weaker performance in 4th and 5th grades. Additionally, Crocker Elementary's 5th-grade science proficiency rate is lower than the state average.
Despite higher per-student spending of $11,345, which is above the state average, Crocker Elementary's academic performance continues to lag behind the state's. This suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support strategies to address the specific learning needs of its students, who come from a high-poverty background. Strategies such as intensive tutoring, extended learning time, and professional development for teachers could help improve student outcomes at Crocker Elementary.
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