Summary:
The 65274 zip code is home to two schools - New Franklin Elementary and New Franklin Middle-High, both part of the New Franklin R-I district. While New Franklin Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools, the middle and high school has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of high schools statewide.
New Franklin Elementary's strong performance is evident in its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its high rankings, placing 187th out of 906 Missouri elementary schools in the most recent year. In contrast, New Franklin Middle-High has only a 1-star rating and lower-than-average test scores, particularly in 8th grade math. The middle/high school also has a higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the elementary school, suggesting a potential imbalance in resource allocation.
Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 15.0%, which may be contributing to the academic struggles at the secondary level. Additionally, the higher free/reduced lunch rate at the elementary school indicates a more economically disadvantaged student population, which could require additional support and resources to ensure their success. Addressing these issues, along with the performance gap between the two schools, will be crucial for the New Franklin R-I district to improve outcomes for all students in the 65274 zip code.
Thank you for your feedback!