Summary:
The 65663 zip code is home to two schools, Halfway Elementary and Halfway Secondary, which serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade. While the secondary school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.3%, the elementary school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests.
Halfway Elementary's performance is a concern, with only 15.5% of 3rd graders and 65% of 4th graders proficient or better in math, compared to state averages of 40.8% and 44.4% respectively. The school also has a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 61.69%, indicating a relatively low-income student population. In contrast, Halfway R-III district spends above the state average per student at both the elementary and secondary levels, suggesting potential funding challenges.
Despite the struggles at the elementary level, Halfway Secondary maintains a relatively high graduation rate, which could indicate that the school is doing a better job of supporting and retaining students. However, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 14.0%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance. Further investigation into the root causes of the performance gaps and the district's resource allocation strategies could provide valuable insights to help improve outcomes for all students in the 65663 zip code.
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