Summary:
The city of Gladstone, Missouri is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the North Kansas City 74 school district. While the schools serve a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, with free/reduced lunch rates varying from 39.57% to 60.4%, some schools stand out for their strong academic performance.
Chapel Hill Elementary ranks 80th out of 906 Missouri elementary schools and earns a 5-star rating, with 60-80% of students proficient or better in math and English. In contrast, Linden West Elementary and Oakwood Manor Elementary struggle, with lower test scores and ratings. The lone middle school, Antioch Middle, also performs well, ranking 118th out of 451 Missouri middle schools.
Across the district, high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.1% at all schools, point to a potential challenge that needs to be addressed. Differences in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios may also contribute to the performance gaps observed between the schools. Overall, the data highlights the need to understand and address the factors driving these disparities to ensure all students in Gladstone receive a high-quality education.
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