Summary:
The Tri-County R-Vii school district in Missouri has only one high school, Tri-County High, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has seen a concerning decline in its academic performance over the past few years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 197th out of 460 Missouri high schools in 2018-2019 to 300th out of 352 in the current school year. Additionally, the school's SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 3 stars to 1 star out of 5 during this time period.
Tri-County High's academic struggles are evident in its significantly lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state average. In 2022-2023, only 20% of students were proficient or better in Algebra I, and just 18.7% were proficient or better in Physics, compared to state averages of 41.5% and 49.4%, respectively. The school also serves a predominantly white student population, with a high percentage (44.21%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population.
Despite the higher spending per student ($16,928) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio (6.9) at Tri-County R-Vii, the district is ranked 343rd out of 376 districts in Missouri and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. This suggests that the district and school may need to re-evaluate their resource allocation and strategies to better support student learning and achievement.
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