Best Public Schools in Zip Code 63048

Summary:

The 63048 zip code area is home to two schools - Herculaneum High School and Senn-Thomas Middle School, both part of the Dunklin R-V school district. While Senn-Thomas Middle has average performance, Herculaneum High School stands out as a top-performing high school in Missouri, consistently ranking in the top 25% and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Herculaneum High boasts an impressive 97.3% 4-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average, and its students perform well on state assessments, exceeding district and state averages in English II, Biology I, and Algebra I. In contrast, Senn-Thomas Middle has more mixed results, with some grade levels scoring above state averages and others below. The schools serve relatively economically disadvantaged student populations, with over 44% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

The data highlights the importance of examining school-level performance rather than just district-level data, as there can be significant variation in quality and outcomes even within the same school system. While both schools in the 63048 area serve students from similar backgrounds, Herculaneum High has been able to achieve exceptional academic results, providing valuable educational opportunities for families in the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Herculaneum High	Public	9-12	1 Blackcat Dr	Herculaneum	63048	Jefferson County	Dunklin R-V	No	No	No	No	(636) 479-5200	489	31	15.8	44.2%	432 (88.3%)	14 (2.9%)	19 (3.9%)	9 (1.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	66.4	73^rd of 378 public high schools	80.7%		63.3	75^th of 352 public high schools	78.7%	2								38.5	47.1	60.6	$11,329	$563	$10,766
Senn-Thomas Middle	Public	6-8	200 Senn Thomas Dr	Herculaneum	63048	Jefferson County	Dunklin R-V	No	No	No	No	(636) 479-5200	362	22	16.1	47.8%	319 (88.1%)	11 (3.0%)	10 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.2%)	62	152^nd of 451 public middle schools	66.3%		49.6	228^th of 459 public middle schools	50.3%	76	46.8	41.5	21.3	45.0	31.2	41.4	50.0	78.9			$10,653	$418	$10,235

Cities Near Zip Code 63048

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Herculaneum	0.27 mi	3	118^th
Pevely	1.61 mi	1	275^th
Crystal City	2.39 mi	2	142^nd
Festus	3.31 mi	10	49^th
Barnhart	5.02 mi	2	20^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.