Strafford R-VI

The Strafford R-VI school district in Missouri operates three schools: Strafford Middle School, Strafford High School, and Strafford Elementary School. The district as a whole ranks 56th out of 367 districts in Missouri and earns a 4-star rating, indicating strong overall performance.

Within the district, Strafford Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 25% of middle schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform the state average in most subject areas and grade levels. Strafford High School also performs well, ranking in the top 25-35% of high schools in Missouri and boasting a strong 96.4% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Strafford Elementary School lags behind the middle and high schools in terms of statewide ranking and test scores.

A notable concern across all three Strafford schools is the high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 17.7%, which are significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, suggest the district may need to focus on providing additional support and resources to these students. The differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools may also contribute to the variations in academic performance.