Summary:
The 64109 zip code area of Kansas City, Missouri is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. While the data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, there are some clear standouts in the area.
Lincoln College Academy Middle is a top-performing middle school, ranking in the top 15% of Missouri middle schools and earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Its students demonstrate strong proficiency in core subjects, often outperforming the Kansas City 33 district and state averages. In contrast, Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy and Faxon Elementary are among the lowest-performing schools in the state, ranking in the bottom 5-10% of Missouri elementary schools.
The data also reveals some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates at Lincoln College Academy Middle and DeLaSalle Charter High School. Additionally, there is a wide range in student proficiency levels and spending per student across the schools, suggesting significant educational inequities in the area that need to be addressed.
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