Summary:
The 64130 zip code area of Kansas City, Missouri is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school, serving grades from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. These schools, a mix of public charter and traditional public institutions, face significant challenges related to poverty, academic performance, and student engagement.
Among the standout schools, Brookside Charter Elementary has the highest enrollment with 513 students and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 10.9, but it also has the lowest performance on state assessments, with only 12-28% of students proficient in math and 19-23% proficient in English language arts. Carver Dual Language School has the second-highest enrollment and performs slightly better on state assessments, but it also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 55%. Hogan Preparatory Academy Elementary has the lowest performance on state assessments, with only 3-9% of students proficient in math and 5-12% proficient in English language arts, as well as the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 73.4%.
Across all schools in the 64130 zip code, the data reveals consistently low academic performance, with most schools having less than 30% of students proficient in math and English language arts. Additionally, the schools face extremely high poverty levels, as evidenced by the nearly universal free/reduced lunch eligibility, and a crisis of chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 35% to over 70%. Addressing these systemic issues will require a multi-faceted approach and a deep commitment to supporting the students and families in this community.
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