Plato R-V

The Plato R-V school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Plato High School, serving grades 6-12, and Plato Elementary School, serving grades PK-5. While Plato High School has a strong 98.1% graduation rate, it struggles academically, ranking 315th out of 367 Missouri high schools and receiving a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Plato Elementary performs relatively better, ranking 435th out of 900 Missouri elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating.

Plato High School's test scores are significantly below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with particularly low proficiency rates in mathematics and Algebra I. Plato Elementary, on the other hand, has higher math proficiency rates than the high school, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students outperforming the state averages. However, the elementary school still struggles with English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, especially in 3rd and 5th grades.

Both schools in the Plato R-V district face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of around 14.3% and a significant percentage of students (around 50%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges. The district spends approximately $10,550 per student at Plato High and $10,471 per student at Plato Elementary, suggesting the need to explore ways to improve academic performance and address the underlying factors contributing to the disparities between the two schools.