Summary:
The Mexico 59 school district in Missouri consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with all elementary and middle schools having 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools in the district, Mexico Middle School stands out with the highest Algebra I proficiency rates at 88.8%, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the district as a whole consistently performs below the state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates well below 50% in most subjects and grade levels, suggesting a need for improvement in academic achievement.
The data also reveals variations in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools, ranging from $9,732 per student at Mexico Middle School to $14,430 per student at McMillan Early Learning Center. Additionally, the district has seen a concerning trend of declining school rankings over the past few years, with Mexico High School dropping from a rank of 227 to 269 and Mexico Middle School dropping from 312 to 324.
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