Summary:
The 63461 zip code in Missouri is home to three schools: Palmyra Elementary, Palmyra High, and Palmyra Middle, all part of the Palmyra R-I school district. This analysis highlights the standout performance of Palmyra High School, the strong academic results at Palmyra Elementary, and the more mixed performance at Palmyra Middle School.
Palmyra High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 94th out of 378 Missouri high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 96.3% four-year graduation rate and solid performance on state assessments, with 53% of students proficient or better in Biology I and 53.6% proficient or better in English II. In contrast, Palmyra Elementary School, while ranked 292nd out of 906 Missouri elementary schools, demonstrates above-average performance on state math and English language arts assessments, with 3rd and 4th-grade proficiency rates exceeding the state averages.
Palmyra Middle School's performance is more mixed, with math and science proficiency rates generally on par with or slightly above the state averages, but English language arts proficiency lagging behind. Across all three schools, the district-level data suggests a relatively stable and well-resourced school system, with moderate levels of economic need and spending per student that is in line with the state average. The consistent chronic absenteeism rate of 11.3% across all three schools is an area that could benefit from further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student attendance and engagement.
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