Summary:
The 63855 zip code area has only one school, Senath-Hornersville Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Senath-Hornersville C-8 district. This public middle school has a student population that is predominantly White (55.07%) and Hispanic (42.03%), with a very high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients (98.55%), indicating significant economic challenges in the community.
Academically, Senath-Hornersville Middle School struggles, with test scores across various subjects and grade levels falling well below the state averages. For example, in 6th grade mathematics, the school scored 30.9% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 43.7%, and in 8th grade science, the school scored 21.3% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 37.8%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past three years, from 328 out of 454 Missouri middle schools in 2020-2021 to 284 out of 459 in 2022-2023.
Despite the relatively high spending per student of $9,608, the school's academic performance raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources. Additionally, with only 207 students enrolled, Senath-Hornersville Middle School is a relatively small school, which may present both advantages and challenges in terms of personalized attention, resource allocation, and extracurricular opportunities. Overall, the analysis suggests the need for a closer examination of the school's instructional practices and strategies to support student achievement, particularly for the economically disadvantaged population it serves.
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