Summary:
The South Pemiscot County R-V school district in Missouri operates 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Central Elementary and East Elementary) and 1 high school (South Pemiscot High). These schools serve a high-poverty community, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across all 3 schools.
While South Pemiscot High has a strong 93.3% four-year graduation rate, the district as a whole is underperforming academically compared to state averages. Proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than Missouri's, with only 15.8% of 3rd graders at Central Elementary proficient in math versus the state's 41.4%. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a major issue, ranging from 22.8% to 22.8% across the schools.
The small size of East Elementary, with just 37 students, raises questions about the school's viability and resource allocation. In contrast, Central Elementary and South Pemiscot High have larger student populations of 270 and 232, respectively. Despite the challenges, the district appears to be making efforts to support its students, as evidenced by the relatively low student-teacher ratios across the schools.
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