Summary:
The 63852 zip code area is home to two schools - Holcomb Elementary and Holcomb High, both part of the Holcomb R-III school district. These schools serve economically disadvantaged communities, with 100% of students at both schools qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite small class sizes and favorable student-teacher ratios, the schools struggle academically, with test scores and state rankings well below the Missouri averages.
Holcomb Elementary and Holcomb High both have a majority white student population, with limited racial diversity. The elementary school has been ranked in the bottom third of Missouri schools, while the high school has been in the bottom half, indicating significant room for improvement. Across various subjects and grade levels, proficiency rates at both schools trail the state averages, suggesting these institutions are struggling to provide students with the academic foundation they need.
Despite the challenges faced by these schools, the small enrollments and favorable student-teacher ratios could be leveraged as assets if the right strategies and interventions are implemented. Further analysis would be needed to understand the root causes of the low academic performance and identify ways to support these economically disadvantaged communities and help students reach their full potential.
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