Summary:
The city of Jennings, Missouri is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the overall academic performance of the Jennings school district is concerning, with proficiency rates well below state averages, a few standout schools are worth highlighting.
Fairview Primary is an elementary school that has the highest proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts for 3rd grade students compared to the district and state. In 2023-2024, 50% of 3rd graders were proficient in Math and 45.4% were proficient in ELA, significantly outperforming the Jennings district and Missouri state averages. Another standout is Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elementary, a middle school where 4th and 5th grade students outperform the district and state in both Math and ELA.
However, the broader data reveals significant challenges facing the Jennings school district. Graduation rates at Jennings High School are below the state average, and proficiency rates on state assessments are consistently 20-30 percentage points lower in Jennings compared to statewide averages. Additionally, all schools in the district have extremely high rates of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch (100%) and chronic absenteeism (46%), which likely contribute to the low academic performance seen across the district.
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