Summary:
The Ferguson-Florissant R-II school district in Missouri serves 23 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The district faces significant challenges, with many low-performing schools serving a predominantly low-income student population.
A few schools stand out in the data, including STEAM Academy at MSB High School, which ranks 48th out of 367 Missouri high schools and has strong test scores, and STEAM Academy Middle School, which ranks 28th out of 438 Missouri middle schools and has exceptional test scores. In contrast, many of the district's elementary and middle schools rank in the bottom 20% or 10% of Missouri schools, indicating systemic challenges that need to be addressed.
The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism, low graduation rates, and significant achievement gaps between the district's performance and the state averages on standardized tests. Additionally, the district faces potential staffing challenges due to relatively high student-teacher ratios, as well as funding disparities, with per-student spending ranging from $10,040 to $46,723. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving outcomes for students in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II district.
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