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 schools face socioeconomic challenges, Buffalo Middle School stands out as a relative bright spot, outperforming state averages in several key academic areas.
The schools in the 65622 zip code have a predominantly white student population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 50.53% at Buffalo High to 61.32% at Buffalo Middle School. Academically, the schools generally underperform state averages, with the exception of Buffalo Middle School, which exceeds the state in 5th-grade mathematics and 8th-grade English language arts.
While the socioeconomic challenges faced by these schools may contribute to their academic performance, the success of Buffalo Middle School suggests that effective teaching practices and other factors can help students overcome these obstacles. By closely examining the data and identifying areas for improvement, policymakers and educators can work to ensure that all students in the 65622 zip code area have access to a high-quality education.
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