Summary:
The 65014 zip code has only one school, Maries County Middle, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Maries County R-II District. This public middle school has consistently underperformed state averages on standardized tests, particularly in Mathematics and Science, with proficiency rates ranging from 16.8% to 33.2% in English Language Arts and 16.8% to 30.3% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 37.6% to 43% in ELA and 30.6% to 44.4% in Math.
Maries County Middle also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.3%, which is above the state average. The school serves a student population with a very high percentage (99.52%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty community. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $9,287 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.3 to 1, the academic performance data suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population.
While Maries County Middle is currently underperforming, the data provides an opportunity for the school and district to identify areas for improvement, such as targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and community engagement to address the unique challenges faced by the school. With a focus on improving curriculum, instructional practices, and support for students in the struggling subject areas, the school has the potential to enhance the educational outcomes for the students in the 65014 zip code.
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