Summary:
The 63701 zip code area in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the Cape Girardeau 63 school district, except for Nell Holcomb Elementary which is part of the Nell Holcomb R-IV district. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance, with Blanchard Elementary and Alma Schrader Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while others like Franklin Elementary struggle with low proficiency rates.
Blanchard Elementary stands out as a top performer, with 71.5% of 3rd graders and 52.8% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better on the MAP Mathematics assessment, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Alma Schrader Elementary also excels, with 60.8% of 3rd graders and 51.6% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts. Meanwhile, Nell Holcomb Elementary shines in science, with 57.1% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better on the MAP Science assessment, more than 19 percentage points above the state average.
The data also reveals potential racial achievement gaps, as the schools with the highest percentages of minority students, such as Franklin Elementary and Nell Holcomb Elementary, also have the lowest test scores. Understanding the factors contributing to the success of top-performing schools like Blanchard Elementary, as well as addressing the disparities across the district, could provide valuable insights to support student achievement across all schools in the 63701 zip code area.
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