Summary:
The 65051 zip code in Missouri is home to two schools: Linn High, a high school serving grades 6-12, and Osage County Elementary, an elementary school. Based on the available data, Linn High appears to be the standout school in the area, with consistently higher test scores, a better statewide ranking, and a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to Osage County Elementary.
Linn High serves 350 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which is favorable compared to the 11.6:1 ratio at Osage County Elementary. The high school's test scores are generally above the state averages, particularly in 8th grade math and English Language Arts. In contrast, Osage County Elementary has scored below the state averages in several subject areas.
While Osage County Elementary spends more per student ($10,583) than Linn High ($9,829), the higher-performing Linn High suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the academic success of these schools. The racial demographics of both schools are quite homogeneous, with over 95% of the student populations being White.
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