Summary:
The 65689 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 0 alternative schools. This data set provides insights into the performance and demographics of these schools, highlighting both areas of concern and potential bright spots.
Among the standout schools, Cabool High School has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 396 out of 460 Missouri high schools in 2018-2019 to 152 out of 378 in 2023-2024. Its 93.7% four-year graduation rate is also notably high. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the data set generally perform below the state averages in math and English language arts proficiency. For example, Cabool Middle School's 5th grade math proficiency is 23.4% compared to the state average of 38.4%.
Another standout is Gentry Residential Treat. Fac., a smaller school with only 25 students, which stands out for its 0% chronic absenteeism rate, significantly lower than the other schools in the data set. This could indicate that the school's specialized environment is providing a more engaging and supportive experience for its students. However, the data also reveals that all the schools in the area have very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 88% to over 99%, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
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