Summary:
The 65555 zip code has only one school, Raymondville Elementary, a public school serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 130 students. Raymondville Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Missouri elementary schools, dropping from a 3-star rating to a 2-star rating on the SchoolDigger scale in recent years.
Academically, Raymondville Elementary's student proficiency rates on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 8th grade, only 11.2% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 42.1%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.1%, which may be contributing to its low academic performance.
Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $10,690, which is above the state average, its academic outcomes remain well below expectations. This suggests that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to support student learning. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 82.31% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which can impact academic achievement. Overall, the data indicates that Raymondville R-Vii is a struggling school district that requires targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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