Summary:
The 63545 zip code has only one elementary school, Green City Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Green City R-I district. While the district is ranked 134 out of 367 in Missouri and has a 3-star rating, Green City Elementary's performance has declined in recent years, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2018-2019 to a 1-star rating in 2024-2025.
Green City Elementary faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 10.4% and student academic performance that is below the state average in both math and English language arts. Only 23.2% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in math in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 41.4%. The school also has a high percentage of students (65.22%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite higher spending per student ($13,061) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio (10.1), Green City Elementary is struggling to achieve strong academic outcomes. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges. Addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach involving targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the broader community.
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