Clopton Middle

Clopton Middle School is a public middle school located in Clarksville, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 300 students. However, the school's performance lags behind many of its peers in the region.

According to the analysis, Clopton Middle ranks 358 out of 451 Missouri middle schools, placing it in the bottom 20% statewide. The school's student performance on standardized tests is consistently lower than the state and Pike County R-III district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 7th grade Math, only 25.7% of Clopton Middle students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40.6%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.5% to 23.6% in recent years.

In contrast, the nearby Bowling Green Middle School, which is part of the Bowling Green R-I district, ranks 120 out of 451 Missouri middle schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by School Digger. Bowling Green Middle also has significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Clopton Middle. Understanding the factors that contribute to Bowling Green's success, such as their instructional practices, school culture, and resource allocation, could provide valuable insights for Clopton Middle to improve its performance and support its students.