Summary:
The 64128 zip code area of Kansas City, Missouri is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 high school, 1 middle school, 1 elementary school, and 1 alternative school. These schools face significant educational challenges, with consistently low academic performance and high poverty levels among their student populations.
The standout schools in this area include Hope Leadership Academy, an elementary charter school with the lowest student-teacher ratio and lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, but also the lowest academic performance. Contract, an alternative school, has the lowest spending per student and the most racially diverse student population, but lacks data on its academic performance.
Overall, the schools in the 64128 zip code area struggle with extremely low proficiency rates on state assessments, high poverty levels, and significant racial disparities in their student populations. Despite relatively high per-student spending, these schools consistently rank in the bottom 10-20% of schools in the state, suggesting that addressing the underlying socioeconomic and demographic challenges may be crucial for improving educational outcomes for students in this area. Further investigation into the effective allocation and utilization of educational resources, as well as the instructional practices and programs at these schools, could provide valuable insights to support student learning.
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