Summary:
The 63135 zip code area in Missouri is home to two struggling middle schools: Ferguson Middle and Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Center. Both schools serve predominantly low-income student populations and face significant challenges, including low academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism.
Academically, both Ferguson Middle and Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Center have very low proficiency rates on the MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests, with only 8.9% and 14.9% of 7th graders, respectively, scoring proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year. This is significantly below the district and state averages. The performance of both schools has been declining over the past few years, with their statewide rankings dropping.
Another major concern is the extremely high rates of chronic absenteeism at both schools, with over 38% of students classified as chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year. This is likely a significant contributing factor to the poor academic performance. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with over 98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which can present additional challenges and barriers to academic success. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and providing targeted support and resources to these students should be a top priority for the Ferguson-Florissant R-II district.
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