Summary:
The 63040 zip code area is home to two high-performing elementary schools, Pond Elementary and Fairway Elementary, both part of the highly-ranked Rockwood R-VI school district. While both schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, Fairway Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 5% of Missouri elementary schools.
Fairway Elementary boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforms Pond Elementary on most standardized test metrics, with higher proficiency rates in 6 out of 7 test areas. Both schools significantly outperform the state average on MAP testing in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts across grades 3-5, with the highest proficiency rates in 5th grade Science. However, Pond Elementary has a more diverse student population, with 20.2% non-white students compared to 17.8% at Fairway.
Despite the high-performing nature of these schools, the relatively low percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at both institutions suggest these are relatively affluent communities. This raises questions about equity and access for economically disadvantaged students in the area, an important consideration as the district works to ensure all students have the resources and support they need to succeed.
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