Summary:
The 65622 zip code area in Dallas County, Missouri is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Dallas County R-I school district. While the district as a whole performs below average compared to other Missouri districts, Buffalo Middle School stands out as a relative bright spot, consistently ranking among the top 203 middle schools in the state and outperforming state averages on key test score metrics.
The other schools in the area, Mallory Elementary and Buffalo High, generally perform below state averages on standardized tests, though Buffalo High maintains a strong 98.2% four-year graduation rate. All three schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 50-61% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
By focusing on the successful strategies and practices at Buffalo Middle School and addressing the common issues of attendance and economic disadvantage across the district, the Dallas County R-I school district may be able to raise the overall academic performance of students in the 65622 zip code area.
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