Summary:
The 62691 zip code is home to two schools: Virginia Elementary School and Virginia Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Virginia CUSD 64 district. While the high school boasts a strong 89.0% 4-year graduation rate, the elementary school faces challenges with a high 25.4% chronic absenteeism rate, significantly above the state average.
Academically, Virginia Junior/Senior High School outperforms the district and state averages on several key metrics, including English Language Arts and Science proficiency. In contrast, Virginia Elementary School lags behind on some measures, such as 5th grade Science proficiency. The high school also benefits from a lower student-teacher ratio of 10:1 compared to 17:1 at the elementary school, which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes.
Interestingly, the spending per student is higher at the high school level ($14,598) compared to the elementary school ($12,350), which could be a factor in the performance gap. However, the elementary school's higher free/reduced lunch rate of 66.84% suggests the need for additional support for economically disadvantaged students. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the schools in the 62691 zip code, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement to ensure all students receive a high-quality education.
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