Summary:
The 64601 zip code in Chillicothe, Missouri is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. This area has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with Chillicothe High School and Dewey Elementary School standing out as the top-ranked schools in the region.
Chillicothe High School is ranked 54th out of 378 Missouri high schools and has a 4-star rating, with a 100% four-year graduation rate and strong performance on state assessments. In contrast, Verelle Peniston School, an alternative school, has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 50.7%, which is a significant concern. The schools in this area also serve a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 37.27% at Chillicothe High School to 54.4% at Dewey Elementary School.
Overall, the data suggests that while there are some high-performing schools in the 64601 zip code, such as Chillicothe High School and Dewey Elementary School, the district as a whole faces challenges related to resource allocation and addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged students. By understanding these insights, the Chillicothe R-II district can work to ensure equitable and high-quality education for all students in the community.
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