Summary:
The 63377 zip code area is home to two schools - Silex Elementary and Silex High, both part of the Silex R-I school district. While Silex Elementary serves grades PK-5 with 249 students, Silex High serves grades 6-12 with 214 students. Both schools have faced academic challenges, with Silex Elementary's performance ranking dropping from 3-stars to 2-stars and Silex High consistently scoring below state averages on assessments.
Silex Elementary stands out for its relatively small enrollment, higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate, and mixed academic performance, with 4th-grade math scores above the state average but 3rd-grade ELA scores below. Silex High, on the other hand, boasts an impressive 94.7% four-year graduation rate but struggles with low test scores across most grade levels and end-of-course exams. Both schools serve a significant population of students from low-income families, with 32.53% of Silex Elementary students and 25.7% of Silex High students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
The data suggests that the schools in the 63377 zip code face challenges in academic achievement and student engagement, which may be influenced by socioeconomic factors. Addressing these issues, such as improving attendance and providing targeted academic support, could be crucial for enhancing educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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