Summary:
The 65349 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 high school. Orearville Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, with a very low chronic absenteeism rate and past rankings among the top Missouri elementary schools. In contrast, Alexander Elementary and Slater High serve high-need student populations, with very high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, and generally lower academic performance compared to state averages.
Orearville Elementary's strong performance is evident in its 4th grade math proficiency rate of 21.5%, which is higher than the 16.7% at Alexander Elementary. Additionally, Orearville has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.2%, compared to 14.0% at the other two schools. This suggests Orearville may have effective strategies in place to promote consistent student attendance, which is a key factor in academic success.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools, with Orearville R-IV generally outperforming the Slater schools. Understanding the specific needs and barriers faced by the high-need student populations at Alexander Elementary and Slater High could help inform targeted interventions and support to improve overall academic outcomes in the 65349 zip code area.
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