Summary:
Perry County 32 district in Missouri has only one middle school, Perry County Middle, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 439 students. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranking between 187th and 233rd out of all Missouri middle schools. While 6th and 7th grade students perform better than the state average in mathematics, 8th graders lag behind. In English Language Arts, 7th and 8th graders perform on par with the state, but 6th graders are slightly below average. However, the school stands out with exceptional performance on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, with 88.8% of students scoring proficient or better, far exceeding the state average of 45.4%.
Perry County Middle School serves a significant economically disadvantaged population, with 54.67% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school's per-student spending is above the state average at $9,738, and the student-teacher ratio is lower than the state average at 12.6. These resource allocations suggest the school may have the means to address the needs of its student population, though further investigation would be needed to understand how these resources are being utilized.
Overall, Perry County 32 district has a single middle school that demonstrates both strengths and areas for improvement. The school's exceptional Algebra I performance is a notable bright spot, while its inconsistent statewide ranking and mixed academic performance in other subjects indicate the need for further analysis and targeted interventions to ensure all students are receiving a high-quality education.
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