Summary:
The 63834 zip code area in Charleston, Missouri is home to 3 public schools - Charleston High, Warren E. Hearnes Elementary, and Charleston Middle School - all part of the Charleston R-I school district. Unfortunately, these schools appear to be consistently underperforming compared to state averages across key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
The data shows that the schools in this area struggle with low test proficiency, with 7th grade Math proficiency at Charleston High at just 13.2% compared to the state average of 40.6%. Similarly, 3rd grade Math proficiency at Warren E. Hearnes Elementary was only 6.2%, far below the state's 40.8% average. Graduation rates at Charleston High, while better than the other schools, still fall short of the state average at 87.2%. All three schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.6% to 25.6%.
These performance challenges likely stem from the high poverty levels in the area, with free/reduced lunch rates at the schools ranging from 92.18% to 98.09%. Targeted interventions and additional resources will be crucial to address the specific needs of this community and drive long-term improvements in educational outcomes.
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