Summary:
The 63108 zip code area of St. Louis, Missouri is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. This data set provides a glimpse into the educational landscape of this area, revealing both high-performing and struggling schools, as well as the significant challenges faced by schools serving underprivileged communities.
The standout school in this set is Metro High, a public magnet high school that has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state of Missouri, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Metro High has exceptional test scores, with 85-98% of students proficient or better on end-of-course exams in core subjects. In contrast, the other high school in the set, Soldan International Studies, has struggled academically with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages. On the elementary school side, The Biome, a public charter school with a unique focus, stands out with some bright spots, such as 15.5% of 4th graders being proficient or better in math, compared to the Missouri average of 43.8%.
Across the schools in this data set, there are several concerning trends, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 47.5% to 50.1%, and low graduation rates, with both high schools having 4-year graduation rates around 72.8%, which is below the state average. Additionally, all schools have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.64% to 100%, indicating that these schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, which likely contributes to the academic challenges they face.
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