Summary:
The 63620 zip code area is home to two schools - South Iron High and South Iron Elementary, both part of the South Iron County R-I district. While South Iron Elementary is performing above the state average in 5th-grade math, South Iron High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, with significantly below-average test scores, particularly in mathematics.
The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the two schools. South Iron High's 8th-grade math proficiency rate of just 7.7% is far below the state average of 30%, suggesting significant challenges at the high school level. In contrast, South Iron Elementary's 5th-grade math proficiency rate of 60% is much higher than the state average of 39.1%, indicating the elementary school may be doing a better job of supporting student learning.
Both schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty rate may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the schools. Additionally, the relatively high spending per student, coupled with the low academic performance, raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the potential need for targeted interventions or program improvements within the South Iron County R-I district.
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