Summary:
The 66018 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one traditional and one virtual). Based on the data, De Soto High School and Lexington Trails Middle School stand out as the top performers in the area, consistently ranking among the best schools in the state and maintaining high academic achievement.
De Soto High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. It also boasts exceptional academic results, with 49.99% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 46.21% proficient or better in Mathematics. Lexington Trails Middle School is also a strong performer, with 66.23% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 65.12% proficient or better in Mathematics.
In contrast, Starside Elementary has more mixed academic results, with some grade levels performing above the district and state averages, while others are below. The school also has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 49.2%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. The Virtual Education Program high school, however, appears to have similar graduation and dropout rates as the traditional De Soto High School, indicating it may be providing a quality alternative education option.
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