Summary:
The Trenton R-Ix school district in Missouri consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Trenton Middle School is the highest-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Missouri middle schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally above the state and district averages, particularly in math and English language arts.
While not the highest-performing elementary school in the state, S.M. Rissler Elementary School has shown improvement in its test scores over the past few years, with 3rd and 4th grade math and ELA proficiency rates at or above the district and state averages. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% across all 3 schools, which is higher than the state average.
The data also reveals significant differences in per-student spending between the schools, with Trenton High School spending the most at $13,307 per student, compared to $11,557 at S.M. Rissler Elementary and $10,629 at Trenton Middle School. The district should examine how resources are allocated and ensure equitable funding across all schools to address these disparities and support the unique needs of their student populations.
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