Summary:
The 63549 zip code is home to two schools, La Plata Elementary and La Plata High, both part of the La Plata R-II district. While the elementary school has shown strong academic performance, the high school has room for improvement, though both schools maintain relatively small class sizes that may contribute to their successes.
La Plata Elementary stands out for its impressive academic results, with 73.8% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math and 5.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than state averages. The school's 100% four-year graduation rate and low student-teacher ratio of 8.7 also suggest it is effectively supporting students. In contrast, while La Plata High maintains a 100% graduation rate, its academic performance on state assessments is more mixed, with proficiency rates below the state average in several subject areas.
Both schools serve relatively small student populations, with La Plata Elementary enrolling 165 students and La Plata High enrolling 146 students. The schools also have moderate levels of economic disadvantage, with free/reduced lunch rates of 39.39% and 33.56%, respectively. While the district's funding appears adequate, with per-student spending above the state average, the schools share a concerning 18.8% chronic absenteeism rate, an area that may require additional attention and support.
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