Summary:
The 63043 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, which are part of the Pattonville R-III and Parkway C-2 school districts. While the schools in this area show a wide range of performance, a few standouts emerge, including McKelvey Intermediate, which is consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Missouri, and Rose Acres Elementary, which also performs well.
The data reveals stark differences in academic achievement across the schools, with McKelvey Intermediate and Rose Acres Elementary boasting strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism rates, while Pattonville Heights Middle and Parkwood Elementary lag behind. Socioeconomic factors, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, appear to play a significant role in these performance disparities, with the higher-performing schools generally serving a lower percentage of students from low-income families.
The analysis also highlights potential challenges for the Pattonville R-III district, which encompasses 4 of the 6 schools in the 63043 zip code area. These schools, on average, demonstrate lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the Parkway C-2 district, underscoring the importance of school choice for families in this region.
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