Summary:
The 64119 zip code area in North Kansas City, Missouri is home to 6 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the North Kansas City 74 school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 126 out of 386 in Missouri, the schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with Chapel Hill Elementary and Maplewood Elementary standing out as high-performing, and Maple Park Middle and Winnetonka High lagging behind.
Chapel Hill Elementary and Maplewood Elementary have consistently high test scores, with over 60% of students proficient or better in mathematics and English language arts. In contrast, Maple Park Middle and Winnetonka High have lower test scores, with only 25-35% of students meeting proficiency standards. The schools also vary in their free and reduced lunch rates, from 39.57% at Chapel Hill Elementary to 72.01% at Maplewood Elementary, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage in the student populations.
Despite the differences in performance, the schools in the 64119 zip code area have relatively consistent spending per student, ranging from $12,596 at Chapel Hill Elementary to $14,862 at Winnetonka High. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and community engagement, may be driving the disparities in student success. The area also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which could be contributing to the lower performance of some schools.
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