Summary:
The 63135 zip code area in Missouri is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Ferguson-Florissant R-II district. While the district as a whole is ranked 309 out of 367 in Missouri and has a 1-star rating, the standout school in the area is the Steam Academy at MSB High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 50-80 high schools in the state and earned a 4-star rating.
In contrast, the other schools in the area, particularly the elementary and middle schools, appear to be struggling. Many of them have ranked in the bottom 10-20% of schools in Missouri and have very low proficiency rates on state assessments, often less than half the state average. All of the schools in the data set have extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 38.7% to 99.52%, which is a major concern as it is strongly linked to lower academic achievement and higher dropout rates.
The schools in this area also serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.86% to 99.52%. This suggests that these schools may require additional resources and support to help their students overcome barriers to learning. Overall, the data paints a picture of a school district that is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, with the exception of the standout performance of the Steam Academy at MSB High School.
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