Summary:
The 63106 zip code area of St. Louis, Missouri is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all primarily serving the St. Louis City School District. This district is ranked 329 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges across the schools in this area.
The two high schools in the 63106 zip code, Vashon High and Miller Career Academy, both have very low performance metrics, ranking in the bottom 10% of Missouri high schools. In contrast, KIPP Inspire Academy, a public charter middle school, outperforms the district average on many state assessments, though it still ranks in the bottom 10% of Missouri middle schools. The small Elias Michael Elementary previously had strong performance but now appears to be struggling with high chronic absenteeism rates, a common issue across the schools in this area.
Across the board, the schools in the 63106 zip code face significant challenges, with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, low proficiency rates on state assessments, and 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While per-student spending is relatively high, it does not seem to be translating into better outcomes, suggesting that a more holistic approach to school improvement is needed to address the systemic issues facing this community.
Thank you for your feedback!