Summary:
The Leadership School is the sole elementary school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades K-3 with a total enrollment of 151 students. This public charter school has faced significant academic challenges, ranking 794 out of 900 Missouri elementary schools with a 1-star rating on the SchoolDigger scale.
The Leadership School's academic performance is a major concern, with only 10.7% of 3rd-grade students and 16% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41.4% and 43.8%, respectively. Similarly, in English Language Arts, only 13.2% of 3rd-grade and 29.6% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better, far below the state averages of 41.8% and 44.8%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 28.2% is also significantly higher than the state average, which may be contributing to the low academic outcomes.
Serving a predominantly low-income student population, with 80.79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, The Leadership School faces unique challenges that require targeted interventions and support. Strategies focused on improving instructional quality, student engagement, and addressing socioeconomic barriers could be crucial for the school's improvement and better serving its students.
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