Summary:
The 65332 zip code is home to two schools: Green Ridge Elementary and Green Ridge High, both part of the Green Ridge R-VIII district. While Green Ridge Elementary is a standout performer, consistently ranking high among Missouri elementary schools, Green Ridge High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and struggles with academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics and science.
Green Ridge Elementary boasts impressive mathematics proficiency rates, with 61.5% of 5th graders and 60% of 6th graders scoring proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year. In contrast, Green Ridge High lags behind the state averages, with only 44.6% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in mathematics and 34.1% in science during the same period. The high school's four-year graduation rate, however, remains at 100%.
The data also reveals a disparity in resource allocation, with Green Ridge Elementary spending $12,014 per student and having a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.8, compared to Green Ridge High's $10,737 per-student spending and a higher student-teacher ratio of 13.7. These differences may contribute to the stark contrast in academic performance between the two schools. Understanding the underlying factors behind these disparities could help the district develop targeted strategies to improve the high school's performance and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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