Summary:
The 64145 zip code in Missouri has only one public school, Martin City Elementary, which serves grades K-8 and is part of the Grandview C-4 school district. Despite higher spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio, Martin City Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism.
Martin City Elementary has been ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools for the past three years, with a 2023-2024 ranking of 722nd out of 906 schools. The school's mathematics, science, and English Language Arts proficiency rates are all lower than the district and state averages across multiple grade levels, with the exception of Algebra I. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.2%, significantly higher than the state average.
These challenges may be exacerbated by the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Martin City Elementary, with 70.66% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio suggest a commitment to supporting student success, the data indicates that the school is struggling to translate these resources into improved academic outcomes. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to help Martin City Elementary address the underlying issues and improve student achievement.
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