Summary:
The 63848 zip code area is home to two schools - Gideon Elementary and Gideon High, both part of the Gideon 37 school district. While Gideon High appears to be the stronger performing school, both institutions face challenges common to low-income areas, including high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.
Gideon High School outperforms its elementary counterpart, earning higher statewide rankings and demonstrating better academic performance on standardized tests. However, both schools serve a predominantly white student population, despite being located in a more diverse zip code, which warrants further investigation. The small student enrollments, particularly at the high school level, may limit the breadth of educational opportunities available to students.
Overall, the data suggests the need for a closer examination of the factors contributing to the stark contrast in academic performance between the two schools, as well as strategies to address the unique needs of the low-income student population and promote greater diversity and equity within the district.
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