Summary:
The zip code 63445 is home to a single public middle school, Clark County Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Clark County R-I District. While the school has some academic strengths, particularly in 6th and 8th grade math and 8th grade science, it faces significant challenges in improving its overall performance, especially in English Language Arts (ELA) across all grade levels.
Clark County Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 210 out of 438 Missouri middle schools in 2024-2025 to 314 out of 451 in 2023-2024. The school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.4% may be contributing to its inconsistent performance. Additionally, the school serves a student population with a high free/reduced lunch rate of 57.89%, indicating a significant number of economically disadvantaged students, which could be a factor in the school's academic challenges.
Despite these challenges, the school has some areas of strength, such as its student-teacher ratio of 15.2, which is slightly lower than the state average. The school's spending per student of $8,471 is also in line with the state average. By addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population, improving attendance, and focusing on strengthening its ELA curriculum and instruction, Clark County Middle School may be able to improve its overall academic performance and provide a better educational experience for its students.
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