Summary:
The 65240 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Centralia R-VI school district. While the schools share some similarities, such as a predominantly white student population and moderate levels of economic disadvantage, a few standout schools emerge based on their academic performance and other key metrics.
Centralia High School stands out for its strong performance, ranking 142 out of 352 Missouri high schools and scoring above the state average in Algebra I and English II End of Course exams. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5 may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, Centralia Intermediate School has had mixed results, with some grade levels performing above the state average in mathematics and English Language Arts, while others underperformed.
Another standout is Chester Boren Middle School, which ranked 192 out of 459 Missouri middle schools and outperformed the state average in 7th-grade mathematics. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 11.9 may contribute to its academic success. Overall, the schools in the 65240 zip code area demonstrate a range of academic performance, with opportunities for improvement in areas such as consistent student achievement and addressing potential equity concerns related to economic disadvantage.
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