Summary:
The New Bloomfield R-III school district in Missouri operates two schools: New Bloomfield Elementary and New Bloomfield High. While the high school is a standout performer, ranking in the top 20% of Missouri high schools, the elementary school lags behind in academic achievement.
New Bloomfield High boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a strong 88.0% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average. Students at the high school also excel on state assessments, with 77.5% proficient or better in Algebra I and 32.7% proficient or better in Biology I, significantly higher than state averages. In contrast, New Bloomfield Elementary has a lower 2-star rating and student performance on state assessments that is generally below state averages, particularly in mathematics.
Both schools face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates exceeding 20% and a significant portion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting potential socioeconomic challenges. The district's per-student spending is relatively consistent between the two schools, indicating that funding may not be the primary driver of the performance gap. The lower student-teacher ratio at the high school may be a contributing factor to its stronger academic outcomes compared to the elementary school.
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