Summary:
The 65101 zip code area of Jefferson City, Missouri is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. This area showcases a stark contrast in school performance, with the highly-ranked Blair Oaks High School and Blair Oaks Middle School standing out as top-performing institutions, while other schools in the Jefferson City district struggle with lower test scores and higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
The Blair Oaks High School and Blair Oaks Middle School, both part of the highly-ranked Blair Oaks R-II school district, have consistently been among the top-performing schools in the state, with impressive proficiency rates on state assessments. In contrast, schools like Lewis And Clark Middle and East Elementary in the Jefferson City district struggle, with much lower proficiency rates and higher percentages of students from low-income families.
The data also reveals significant disparities in school funding, with Blair Oaks High School spending $9,137 per student, compared to $15,428 per student at Jefferson City High. The alternative H. Kenneth Kirchner School, with just 22 students, appears to serve a specialized population of students with severe disabilities. Understanding and addressing these gaps in performance and resources could be a crucial priority for education leaders and policymakers in the 65101 zip code area.
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