Summary:
The 63769 zip code is home to a single public high school, Oak Ridge High School, which serves grades 6-12 and is part of the Oak Ridge R-VI district. While Oak Ridge High School boasts a strong 96.7% four-year graduation rate, its academic performance, as measured by test scores, is consistently below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels.
Oak Ridge High School's statewide ranking has declined from 211 out of 358 schools in 2020-2021 to 291 out of 378 schools in 2023-2024, indicating a concerning trend in its performance relative to other Missouri high schools. The school's test scores range from 15% to 46.8% proficiency in math and 15% to 25.1% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 32.7% to 45.5% in math and 39.3% to 42.2% in ELA. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (34.44%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may suggest socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting the school's academic outcomes.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $10,831 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.4, these resources do not appear to be translating into stronger academic performance. The small size of the school, with only 180 students enrolled, may also present unique challenges and resource constraints. Overall, the data suggests that Oak Ridge High School is facing performance and resource challenges that need to be addressed to improve the educational outcomes for its students.
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