Summary:
The Winona R-III school district in Missouri operates two schools: Winona Elementary (grades PK-8) and Winona High (grades 9-12). While Winona Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning 4-5 star ratings from SchoolDigger, Winona High has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Missouri high schools and earning only 1-2 star ratings.
Winona Elementary stands out as the stronger school, with students performing above the state average on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics. In contrast, Winona High has lower proficiency rates, with particularly low scores in Geometry and Government. Both schools face high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be an area for the district to address.
The district's high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients suggest significant economic challenges for the student population, which may require additional resources and support. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, the overall performance of Winona High suggests that factors beyond just class size may be impacting student achievement at that school. The district may want to further investigate the factors contributing to these differences and develop strategies to support improvement at the high school level.
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