Summary:
The 63111 zip code area of St. Louis, Missouri is home to two struggling elementary schools: Woodward Elementary and Lyon At Blow Elementary. Both schools serve a high-poverty student population, with 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high spending per student, the schools consistently rank in the bottom 10-15% of Missouri elementary schools, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
Woodward Elementary has 268 students, while Lyon At Blow Elementary has 257 students. Both schools are ranked 329 out of 367 in the St. Louis City district and have struggled to improve their performance over the past three school years. Chronic absenteeism rates at both schools are alarmingly high, reaching 50.1% for the 2023-2024 school year.
The data suggests that significant and sustained efforts will be needed to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for the students at Woodward Elementary and Lyon At Blow Elementary. Targeted interventions, effective use of resources, and a collaborative approach involving school administrators, teachers, families, and community stakeholders may be necessary to turn these struggling schools around and provide a high-quality education for the children in the 63111 zip code area.
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