Summary:
The 65257 zip code area is home to three schools - Higbee Elementary, Higbee High, and Higbee Middle School - all part of the Higbee R-VIII district. Unfortunately, these schools are performing well below state averages across a variety of key metrics, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and below-average graduation rates.
The data shows that all three schools have very low proficiency rates on state assessments, ranging from just 7.2% to 23.5% of students scoring proficient or better. Higbee High's Algebra I end-of-course exam proficiency rate is only 8.8%, compared to the state average of 41.5%. Attendance is also a concern, with all schools reporting high chronic absenteeism rates of 15.4%. Higbee High's 4-year graduation rate of 84.6% is below the state average as well.
Despite the schools' challenges, they do have some positive factors, such as relatively low student-teacher ratios and high per-student spending, which suggests adequate staffing resources. However, these inputs are not translating into better academic outcomes. The Higbee R-VIII district is ranked 375 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement. Addressing the complex issues facing these schools will likely require a comprehensive approach to support the students and community.
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