Summary:
The Macon County R-I school district in Missouri consists of three schools: Macon Elementary, Macon Senior High, and Macon Middle School. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and is ranked 172 out of 367 districts in Missouri, with a 3 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Macon Senior High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 146 out of 367 Missouri high schools and placing it in the top 40% of high schools in the state. The school maintains a strong 90.8% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.4% dropout rate. Additionally, Macon Senior High excels in Algebra II, with 80.8% of students proficient or better, outpacing the state average of 57.5%. In contrast, Macon Elementary and Macon Middle School generally perform below the state averages on MAP test scores, with some exceptions, such as 4th-grade mathematics at Macon Elementary.
Across the district, all three schools face a chronic absenteeism rate of 13.3%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Macon Elementary has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 54.79%, indicating a significant population of students from low-income households, which may impact academic performance and resource needs. The district's consistent ranking and performance suggest a need to address attendance issues and identify potential underlying factors that may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by some of the schools.
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