Summary:
The 64724 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Appleton City Elementary and Hudson Elementary) and 1 high school (Appleton City High). The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation among these schools.
Hudson Elementary stands out as the top-performing school, ranking in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools and boasting a 0% chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Appleton City High struggles with low test scores, well below state averages, despite a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5%. Appleton City Elementary has mixed academic performance, with some grade levels performing better than others compared to state averages.
The data suggests a potential correlation between student socioeconomic status and academic performance, with Hudson Elementary, which has the lowest free/reduced lunch rate, outperforming the other schools. Additionally, Hudson Elementary, with the highest per-student spending and the lowest student-teacher ratio, achieves the strongest performance, highlighting the importance of adequate resource allocation and efficient use of resources in driving school success.
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