Summary:
The 63555 zip code area is home to two schools - Scotland County Elementary and Scotland County High, both part of the Scotland County R-I district. While the high school boasts an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate, both schools face challenges, with below-average statewide rankings and test scores compared to the state average.
Scotland County Elementary has 274 students, while Scotland County High has 245 students. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, at 17.8% for the 2023-2024 school year. Scotland County Elementary has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 46.35%, compared to 38.37% at the high school. The schools spend similar amounts per student, with Scotland County Elementary spending $14,088 and Scotland County High spending $13,640 per student. The student-teacher ratios are relatively low, with 9.4 students per teacher at the elementary school and 10 students per teacher at the high school.
Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios and higher spending per student, the schools in the 63555 zip code area face challenges in academic performance, with both Scotland County Elementary and High School ranking in the bottom half of Missouri schools. The significant difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the two schools may indicate socioeconomic challenges in the community that could be affecting student outcomes. Further investigation into the root causes of these issues and strategies to address them could be beneficial for improving educational outcomes in the area.
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