Summary:
The 65610 zip code area is home to two schools - Billings Elementary and Billings Senior High, both part of the Billings R-IV school district. While the schools serve different grade levels, they share a common challenge - underperformance on key academic metrics compared to state averages.
Both Billings Elementary and Billings Senior High rank in the bottom 20% of Missouri schools in their respective categories, with low MAP test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. The schools serve a predominantly white student population, with high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages. Despite per-student spending that exceeds the state average, the schools are struggling to provide quality education to their students.
Interestingly, the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting that class size is not a major factor in their academic challenges. The data raises questions about the efficient and effective use of educational resources within the Billings R-IV district. Further analysis would be needed to identify the root causes of the schools' underperformance and develop targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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