Summary:
The 63021 zip code area is home to 12 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, which are part of the Parkway C-2 and Rockwood R-VI school districts. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standouts that consistently rank among the top schools in the state.
South High, the lone high school in the data set, is a top performer, ranking in the top 10% of Missouri high schools with a 95.2% four-year graduation rate and a low dropout rate of 0.9%. Similarly, Oak Brook Elementary and Barretts Elementary are exceptional elementary schools, with Barretts ranking among the top in the state and both having strong test scores, particularly in math and English language arts.
On the other hand, the data also reveals significant variation in performance within the same school districts, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level policies play a key role in driving school-level outcomes. The schools' free/reduced lunch rates, which range from 6.04% to 23.35%, indicate varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations, and this appears to be correlated with academic achievement. Overall, the 63021 zip code area offers a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout institutions that provide a strong educational foundation for their students.
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