Summary:
The 63561 zip code area is home to two schools - Schuyler County Elementary and Schuyler County High, both part of the Schuyler County R-I district. While Schuyler County Elementary has a more average performance, Schuyler County High stands out as the stronger school in the area, ranking in the top third of Missouri high schools and outperforming the state on several key test score metrics.
Schuyler County High boasts an impressive 97.9% four-year graduation rate and has maintained a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. In contrast, Schuyler County Elementary has a lower 2-star rating and its test scores are generally below the state averages across grade levels and subjects. Both schools serve a relatively high-poverty population, with free/reduced lunch rates of 40.08% at the high school and 53.11% at the elementary school.
Despite the differences in performance, the two schools have relatively similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios. Additionally, both schools share the same 10.1% chronic absenteeism rate, suggesting this may be a broader issue in the district or community that needs to be addressed. Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of the educational opportunities in the 63561 zip code area, with Schuyler County High standing out as the stronger performer compared to the more average Schuyler County Elementary school.
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