Purdy R-II

The Purdy R-II school district in Missouri consists of three schools: Purdy Elementary, Purdy High, and Purdy Early Learning Center. The data reveals that Purdy Elementary is the strongest performing school in the district, with relatively high test scores and a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Purdy High School has been experiencing a decline in its statewide ranking and struggles with lower test scores, particularly in Algebra I and Biology I.

Purdy Elementary stands out for its academic performance, with students generally scoring better than the district and state averages in math and English language arts. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 8% compared to the high school. Purdy High School, on the other hand, has seen its statewide ranking drop from 223 out of 352 in 2022-2023 to 262 out of 367 in 2024-2025, indicating a decline in performance. The high school's test scores, especially in Algebra I and Biology I, are significantly lower than the state averages, suggesting room for improvement.

The Purdy Early Learning Center, a pre-kindergarten-only school, has a smaller enrollment of 37 students and a higher student-teacher ratio of 18.5 compared to the other schools. This school also has a higher free and reduced lunch rate of 59.46%, indicating a greater concentration of economically disadvantaged students. While the data does not provide a comprehensive picture of the early learning center's performance, its unique characteristics suggest a specialized focus on early childhood education within the Purdy R-II district.