Summary:
The 64128 zip code area in 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 challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high poverty levels, and concerning chronic absenteeism rates.
The standout schools in this area include Hope Leadership Academy, a public charter elementary school with a low student-teacher ratio but very low proficiency rates, and Contract, an alternative public school serving a highly disadvantaged student population with the lowest per-student spending. Central High School has a lower-than-average graduation rate and a higher-than-average dropout rate, while both Central High School and Central Middle School struggle with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates.
Across all schools in the 64128 zip code area, student proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than state averages, particularly in math and science. This suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for these students. The high poverty levels, as evidenced by the extremely high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by these schools. Addressing these complex issues will require a comprehensive, collaborative approach involving the schools, the Kansas City 33 and Hope Leadership Academy districts, and the local community.
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