Summary:
The Meramec Valley R-III school district in Missouri is home to 6 elementary schools, serving students from pre-K through 5th grade. These schools have a wide range of academic performance, with some standouts like Robertsville Elementary and Nike Elementary consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while others like Zitzman Elementary and Truman Elementary have lower test scores and rankings.
Robertsville Elementary and Nike Elementary have consistently maintained 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and rank among the top 95th and 146th elementary schools in Missouri, respectively. These schools have the highest proficiency rates in math and English language arts across the district, with over 50% of 3rd graders proficient or better. In contrast, the district as a whole struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.4% across all schools.
The data also reveals disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic status across the district. Schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center and Coleman Elementary, tend to have lower test scores and rankings. This suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance that the district may need to address through targeted interventions and support.
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