Summary:
The 65652 zip code area is home to three schools - Fordland Elementary, Fordland High, and Fordland Middle - all part of the Fordland R-III school district. While the schools vary in size and performance, Fordland High stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Missouri.
Fordland High has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its Algebra I test scores are above the state average. In contrast, Fordland Elementary and Fordland Middle have more mixed performance on state assessments, with some grade levels scoring above the state average and others below. The schools also vary in their socioeconomic makeup, with Fordland High having a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the other two schools.
Overall, the schools in the 65652 zip code area present a diverse picture, with Fordland High standing out as the top performer. However, the district may want to examine the racial homogeneity of the student populations and work to ensure equitable resource allocation across the schools to address any disparities in student outcomes.
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