Summary:
The 63740 zip code is home to a single public high school, Chaffee Junior-Senior High, which serves grades 7-12 and has a total enrollment of 290 students. The school is part of the Chaffee R-II District, which is ranked 320 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Chaffee Junior-Senior High faces significant academic challenges, with test scores that are consistently below the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 8th grade Math, the school scored 11.5% proficient or better compared to the state average of 32.7%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.5%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. However, the school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 92.0%.
The data also reveals that Chaffee Junior-Senior High serves a population with high economic need, with over 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty level may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school. The school's statewide ranking has also declined from 290 out of 378 in 2023-2024 to 322 out of 367 in 2024-2025, suggesting a relative decline in performance compared to other Missouri high schools.
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