Clark County R-I Earns Strong Marks in State Report
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The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Report for the Clark County R-I School District. The report shows that Clark County earned 83.6 percent of the total points possible, keeping the district fully accredited and highlighting several areas of strength.
The Annual Performance Report measures how schools are performing in academics, graduation, attendance, and college or career readiness. Superintendent Lyndel Whittle said the results show “steady progress” and reflect the hard work of students, teachers, and families throughout the district.
In academics, Clark County’s results were similar to state averages in most subjects. The district’s English Language Arts scores were slightly below the state average, while math and science were close to or above state levels. Science and social studies showed some of the district’s strongest results, with students performing above statewide averages in several categories.
The district also earned high marks for student attendance and graduation. Clark County’s four-year graduation rate was 85.5 percent, and the five-year rate climbed to 97.1 percent, which is slightly above the state average. Attendance remained strong, with 87.3 percent of students attending school at least 85 percent of the time, compared to 82.9 percent across Missouri. Every Clark County student has an Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP), which helps them plan for life after graduation.
Readiness for life after high school was another bright spot for the district. The report showed that nearly half of Clark County graduates (49 percent) went on to college, while about 30 percent entered the workforce and 19 percent joined the military, training programs, or other service opportunities.
Clark County also scored highly on DESE’s “continuous improvement” section, which looks at school climate, staff development, and how the district uses data to improve learning. The district earned 98.3 percent of the points possible in that category and met all state and federal compliance requirements.
Overall, Clark County R-I earned 164 out of 196 possible points, placing it solidly in DESE’s “on track” category. The district met or exceeded expectations in most areas and continues to show improvement year over year.