Summary:
The 63133 zip code area in Missouri is home to two schools - Normandy High and The Leadership School. While these schools serve the same community, they present a stark contrast in terms of academic performance and overall quality.
Normandy High is the only high school in the area and has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Missouri high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is alarmingly low, with proficiency rates ranging from just 1.8% to 9% across various subjects. Additionally, Normandy High has a high dropout rate of 12% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 50.4%, which are significant concerns. In contrast, The Leadership School, a public charter school, provides an alternative option with slightly better but still subpar academic outcomes, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates well below the state averages.
Both schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with over 96% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to their academic struggles. Addressing the root causes of the low academic performance, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism should be a priority for the Normandy Schools Collaborative and the The Leadership School district, as well as the broader community.
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