Summary:
The 64644 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the performance of these schools varies, Penney High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 42nd out of 361 Missouri high schools and maintaining a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.9%. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the area struggle to meet state averages in academic proficiency, suggesting a potential need to investigate the factors contributing to this performance gap.
The data reveals that Hamilton Elementary and Hamilton Middle School have lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, Hamilton Middle School performs above the state average in mathematics and science. The schools in the 64644 zip code serve a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 45.81% to 56.52%, which may be a contributing factor to the academic challenges faced by some of the schools.
The data also reveals variations in resource allocation, with New York Elementary spending the most per student at $19,282, compared to $11,343 and $14,756 at Hamilton Elementary and Penney High, respectively. However, higher spending does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, as New York Elementary still lags behind state averages in proficiency. This highlights the importance of examining how resources are utilized and the effectiveness of instructional practices, rather than solely focusing on funding levels.
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