Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the South Callaway County R-II school district, which serves grades 6-8 and has a total enrollment of 171 students. South Callaway Middle has shown a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 123 out of 459 Missouri middle schools in 2022-2023 to 233 out of 438 in 2024-2025.
Academically, the school has some areas of strength, such as 6th-grade math proficiency being above the state average, but also faces challenges in 8th-grade math and science, as well as in 6th and 8th-grade English Language Arts (ELA). The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 13.4% is also a potential concern, as high absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, with 34.5% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population with a relatively high level of economic need.
Despite these challenges, the school has relatively strong resources, with a spending per student of $13,473 and a student-teacher ratio of 10.3. These factors could be leveraged to improve academic outcomes and support student success. Overall, while South Callaway Middle has some areas of strength, it also faces several areas for improvement to better serve its students and community.
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