School Of The Osage

The School Of The Osage district in Missouri comprises 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Osage Upper Elementary, Heritage Elementary, and Early Childhood Center), 1 middle school (Osage Middle), and 1 high school (Osage High).

Osage Middle School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 64th out of 438 Missouri middle schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores, particularly in mathematics, are above the district and state averages. In contrast, Osage High School has a more mixed performance, with some subjects performing below the district and state averages, while others are closer to or above the averages. The elementary schools generally perform around the district average, with some variation across grade levels and subjects.

A significant concern across all schools in the district is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.6%, which is significantly above the state average. The schools also serve student populations with varying levels of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 37.28% at Osage High to 55.3% at Heritage Elementary. The differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggest potential opportunities to optimize resource allocation and ensure equitable distribution of funding and staffing.