Summary:
The 63138 zip code area in Missouri is home to two middle schools - Southeast Middle and East Middle, both part of the Hazelwood School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 319 out of 367 in Missouri and has a 1-star rating, East Middle stands out as the higher-performing school in this set.
East Middle has a significantly higher statewide school ranking, placing 280 out of 438 Missouri middle schools, compared to Southeast Middle's ranking of 421 out of 438. East Middle's test scores are also notably better than Southeast Middle across subjects like math, science, and English language arts. For instance, in 8th grade math, 26.9% of East Middle students scored proficient or better, while only 3% of Southeast Middle students achieved that level.
Additionally, East Middle has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (64.73%) compared to Southeast Middle (76.55%), indicating a relatively more advantaged student population. Both schools, however, face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, at 38.2% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. The data suggests that addressing attendance issues and implementing targeted interventions could be key priorities for the Hazelwood School District to improve student outcomes at the lower-performing school.
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