Summary:
The 63561 zip code area is home to two schools - Schuyler County Elementary and Schuyler County High, both part of the Schuyler County R-I school district. While Schuyler County High has performed well, with a 3-star rating and strong graduation rates, Schuyler County Elementary has struggled with lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism.
Schuyler County High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 126 out of 378 Missouri high schools and maintaining a 97.9% 4-year graduation rate. The school also excelled on state assessments, with 55% of students proficient or better in Biology I. In contrast, Schuyler County Elementary has faced challenges, with significantly lower proficiency rates on state math and English language arts assessments compared to state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 11.4% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in math, far below the state average of 41.4%.
The data also reveals that Schuyler County Elementary serves a student population with a high percentage (56.73%) of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a relatively low-income student population. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic struggles, as it suggests the need for additional resources and support to address the unique educational needs of the students. Both schools also had relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which could be a contributing factor to their academic performance challenges.
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