Best Public Schools in Zip Code 65786

The 65786 zip code area is home to two public schools - Macks Creek Elementary and Macks Creek High, both part of the Macks Creek R-V school district. While the schools serve different grade levels, they share some common challenges, including consistently low academic performance and high poverty levels among the student population.

Both Macks Creek Elementary and Macks Creek High perform below the state average on most standardized tests, with the elementary school's strongest performance in 5th grade Science and the high school's best results in Biology I End of Course. However, the schools' overall test scores indicate a need for improvement in academic achievement. Additionally, the schools have very high free/reduced lunch rates, exceeding 98%, suggesting that the majority of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may contribute to the lower academic performance.

Despite the funding and resources available, with relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, the schools in the 65786 zip code area continue to face significant challenges. The data shows a declining ranking for Macks Creek Elementary, further highlighting the need for targeted interventions and a closer examination of factors such as curriculum, instruction, and support services to address the root causes of the academic struggles and improve educational outcomes for these students.