Summary:
The city of Pacific, Missouri is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, operated by the Meramec Valley R-III district. The data reveals a mix of standout and average-performing schools, with Zitzman Elementary and Pacific Intermediate standing out for their strong academic performance, while Pacific High maintains a high graduation rate despite average test scores.
Zitzman Elementary is a standout, with 58.2% of 3rd graders and 70% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better in Math, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school also holds a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 18% of Missouri elementary schools. Meanwhile, Pacific High boasts an impressive 92.8% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, indicating strong student retention and support.
However, the district faces some challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates of 22.4% across all schools and disparities in test scores, with Pacific High lagging behind the district and state averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra I and Biology I. The range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 29.76% to 39.8%, suggests a diverse socioeconomic makeup within the district, which may require tailored approaches to address the unique needs of different student populations.
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