Summary:
Central R-III school district in Missouri has one middle school, Central Middle, which serves grades 6-8. While the school is ranked within the top half of middle schools in the state, its 3-star rating from SchoolDigger indicates average performance compared to other Missouri middle schools.
Central Middle's academic performance is mixed, with proficiency rates on MAP tests that are both above and below the state average. The school performs better than the state in 7th grade English Language Arts, but lags behind in mathematics and science. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% is also higher than the state's average, which may be a contributing factor to its academic performance.
Despite these challenges, Central Middle has the potential for improvement with targeted interventions and support. The school's per-student spending is in line with the state's average, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly lower than the state average, which may indicate smaller class sizes. By addressing the root causes of the school's academic and attendance issues, the Central R-III district can work to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for students at Central Middle.
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