Summary:
The 74826 zip code area is home to two schools - Asher Elementary School and Asher High School, both part of the Asher school district. While Asher Elementary stands out for its strong 3rd grade math performance, Asher High School struggles with low test scores across multiple subjects, indicating a significant disparity in academic achievement between the two schools.
Asher Elementary boasts an impressive 60% of 3rd graders proficient or better in OSTP/Mathematics, far exceeding the state average of 34%. However, Asher High School lags behind, with only 25% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 16.7% in Mathematics, 8.3% in Science, and 25% in U.S. History. This stark contrast in academic performance suggests the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to the differences between the two schools.
Both schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, with Asher Elementary having a 67.43% free/reduced lunch rate and Asher High School at 48.33%. Additionally, the schools' statewide rankings have declined over the years, with Asher Elementary dropping from 455 out of 846 in 2010-2011 to 321 out of 646 in 2020-2021, and Asher High School falling from 173 out of 424 in 2010-2011 to 326 out of 439 in 2022-2023. This trend, coupled with the high poverty levels, highlights the challenges faced by the district and the need for targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes for all students in the 74826 zip code area.
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