Summary:
The 63147 zip code area of St. Louis, Missouri is home to two elementary schools: Earl Nance Senior Elementary and Herzog Elementary. Both schools serve students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with over 98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Unfortunately, these schools also struggle with significantly lower academic performance compared to the St. Louis City district and the state of Missouri as a whole.
Across various grade levels and subject areas, both Earl Nance Senior Elementary and Herzog Elementary have proficiency rates that fall well below the district and state averages. For example, in 3rd grade Mathematics, Earl Nance Senior Elementary had a 20.8% proficiency rate, compared to 15.9% for St. Louis City and 41.1% for Missouri. Similarly, in 5th grade English Language Arts, Herzog Elementary had a 20.9% proficiency rate, compared to 20.7% for St. Louis City and 44.1% for Missouri. This consistent underperformance suggests that students in these schools face significant educational challenges.
Despite the high spending per student (around $15,500 per student) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5, the schools have consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Missouri elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger rankings. Additionally, the student populations at both schools are almost entirely African American, with minimal representation from other racial or ethnic groups. This lack of diversity may be a reflection of the broader demographic composition of the 63147 zip code area. Addressing the educational and socioeconomic challenges faced by these schools will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach involving targeted interventions, community engagement, and a focus on equity and opportunity for all students.
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