Summary:
The 63107 zip code area of St. Louis, Missouri is home to 4 schools - 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. While one school, Ames Visual/Perf. Arts, stands out as the highest performer with stronger test scores compared to district and state averages, the schools in this area are generally struggling, with very low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and high-poverty student populations.
The data reveals that all schools in the 63107 zip code have extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.1% to 99.27%. This indicates a high-poverty student population that likely faces significant challenges. Chronic absenteeism is also a major concern, with rates ranging from 43.9% to 50.1% across the schools. These high rates of chronic absenteeism are likely impacting student learning and achievement.
While Ames Visual/Perf. Arts stands out as the highest performer, the test scores across the other schools are generally quite low, with most grades and subjects falling well below the state averages. For example, 8th grade science proficiency at Old North Academy is only 5%, compared to the state average of 35.7%. The wide variation in spending per student, from $14,914 to $39,093, does not seem to directly correlate with student outcomes, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. Comprehensive, evidence-based interventions will be crucial to address the root causes of these challenges and support student learning and achievement in the 63107 zip code area.
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