Summary:
The 65542 zip code in Missouri is home to two schools: Licking High and Licking Elementary, both part of the Licking R-VIII district. While Licking High has a mixed performance with a 3-star rating, Licking Elementary struggles with a 1-star rating, ranking in the bottom 20% of Missouri elementary schools. Both schools face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and underperformance on standardized tests compared to state averages, particularly in core subjects like mathematics and science.
Licking High School maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.9%, but its performance on MAP tests is below the state average, especially in mathematics and Algebra II. Licking Elementary School, on the other hand, performs significantly below the state average in most MAP test proficiency rates. Both schools have very high percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, over 99%, and relatively low spending per student, suggesting they face significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student outcomes.
The data indicates that the schools in the 65542 zip code are facing a combination of performance, socioeconomic, and attendance-related challenges. While the schools face these obstacles, there may be opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions, increased resources, and a focus on addressing chronic absenteeism and academic underperformance. By addressing these issues, the schools in this area could potentially enhance student outcomes and provide a better educational experience for the community.
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