Summary:
The Newburg R-II school district in Missouri contains a single high school, Newburg High, which serves grades 9-12. Based on the available data, Newburg High does not appear to be a standout performer among Missouri high schools, ranking between 260 and 298 out of 367-378 high schools statewide in recent years and earning a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Newburg High has a 89.4% four-year graduation rate, slightly below the state average, and a 3.3% dropout rate, slightly higher than the state average. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism at 22.6%, significantly above the state average. Academically, Newburg High's test scores on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) are consistently lower than state averages across subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in 8th grade Math (19.3%) and Algebra I (18.6%) well below the state averages of 32.7% and 45.4%, respectively.
The school serves a student population with a high percentage (59.79%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage. While Newburg High has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 to 1, which is better than the state average, the combination of low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and economic challenges suggests the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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