Summary:
The Clark County R-I school district in Missouri operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from early childhood through 12th grade. The district's schools show varying levels of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Running Fox Elementary and Clark County High maintaining stronger track records.
Running Fox Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Missouri, reaching the 93rd percentile in 2017-2018 with a 5-star rating. The school maintains relatively strong math proficiency, with 4th-grade students scoring 26.7% proficient or better, compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Black Hawk Elementary and the Early Childhood Center have higher rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 40.4% to 58.7%, which may contribute to their lower academic performance.
Clark County High stands out as a consistent performer, ranking in the top half of Missouri high schools with a 3-star rating. The school maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.7% and performs reasonably well on end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates close to the state average. However, the district as a whole struggles with lower-than-average proficiency rates on MAP assessments, particularly in English Language Arts, suggesting opportunities for improvement across the system.
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