Summary:
The 63069 zip code area is home to two middle schools - Pacific Intermediate and Riverbend School - both part of the Meramec Valley R-III school district. While both schools have room for improvement, Riverbend School stands out with a higher statewide ranking and a lower student-teacher ratio, potentially indicating smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.
Academically, Riverbend School outperforms Pacific Intermediate in 8th grade Mathematics and English Language Arts, but Pacific Intermediate performs better in 5th grade Science. However, both schools fall below the state average in several key subject areas. Interestingly, Pacific Intermediate spends more per student than Riverbend School, which could be due to factors such as higher staffing costs or additional programs.
One area of concern for both schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. This could be an important focus for improvement. Given the proximity of the two middle schools and their shared district, there may be opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices to enhance student outcomes across the region.
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