Summary:
The two schools in zip code 55751 - Cherry Elementary and Cherry Secondary - serve students from elementary through high school. While these schools have some positive attributes, such as low student-teacher ratios, they appear to be underperforming academically compared to state averages, particularly in math and science proficiency.
Cherry Elementary has a notably homogeneous student population, with 87.95% white students, well above the state average. In contrast, Cherry Secondary has a more diverse student body, with 85.2% white, 0.4% African American, 2% Hispanic, and 3.6% Native American students. Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates exceeding 40%.
Despite the academic challenges, Cherry Secondary maintains a relatively strong 90.7% four-year graduation rate, though its 9.3% dropout rate is higher than the state average. The St. Louis County School District may want to investigate ways to improve academic performance, particularly in math and science, while also ensuring equitable access and opportunities for all students, regardless of their background.
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