Summary:
The 63020 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in this area perform well, with Desoto Senior High standing out as a top-performing high school and Athena Elementary excelling in 3rd grade math.
Desoto Senior High is ranked 46th out of 352 Missouri high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average on End of Course exams and has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 33.73%. Athena Elementary stands out with exceptional 3rd grade MAP Math scores, with 81% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. This may be attributed to the school's low student-teacher ratio of 11:1.
The other schools in the 63020 zip code show a range of performance, with Vineland Elementary and Athena Elementary performing better than Sunrise Elementary on various metrics. The schools serve student populations with varying levels of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the wide range of free/reduced lunch rates. This diversity may be an important factor to consider when analyzing the schools' performance and resource needs.
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