Summary:
The 63436 zip code area has only one middle school, Mark Twain Junior High, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has been consistently in the middle range among Missouri middle schools, ranking between 235-255 out of 438-459 schools over the past 3 years. While the school's 6th-grade math proficiency exceeds the state average, it struggles in other subjects and grade levels, often scoring below the state average.
Mark Twain Junior High has a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.0%, which is a concerning metric. Additionally, 30.77% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's per-student spending for the 2020-2021 school year was $8,988, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 13.9, which is relatively low.
Overall, the analysis of the data for Mark Twain Junior High reveals both areas of strength and areas for improvement. The school's academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors suggest that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to help the school and its students reach their full potential. Comparing the school's performance to the Ralls County R-II district and the state of Missouri provides valuable context for understanding the school's standing.
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