Remedial course work consumes valuable time and money from students, parents, employers, and taxpayers. Less than one-half of students needing remedial math are successful in earning a degree, and less than one third of students needing remedial reading succeed in college.
The graph below represents Rockwood students attending Missouri public colleges and universities. It does not include students who attend private or out-of-state institutions.
Rockwood students are less likely to need remedial classes than other students in Missouri. Additionally, the trends represented by Rockwood students mirror statewide trends.
Updated: January 3, 2012