Summary:
The Paris R-II school district in Missouri has one elementary school, Paris Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 with an enrollment of 257 students. The school's performance, as measured by various metrics, suggests significant challenges in academic achievement.
Paris Elementary's test scores in both Mathematics and English Language Arts have consistently fallen below the state averages across multiple grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better ranged from 20.8% to 51.1% in Mathematics, and 10.4% to 25% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 41.4% to 43.8% and 41.8% to 44.8%, respectively. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 13.5% in the 2023-2024 school year is also a concerning factor that may contribute to the low academic performance.
Additionally, Paris Elementary has a relatively high free and reduced lunch rate of 39.69%, indicating a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While the school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.7 and a relatively high spending per student of $11,782, these factors do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Further investigation into the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the persistent challenges and support the unique educational needs of the students.
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