Summary:
The 63830 zip code area is home to two elementary schools: Caruthersville Elementary and Pemiscot County R-III Elementary. Both schools serve students in grades K-5 and face significant challenges, with consistently low performance metrics compared to state averages.
Caruthersville Elementary has ranked in the bottom 15% of Missouri elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has very low proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.4%. Despite spending less per student than the state average, the school's performance suggests that funding alone is not the primary driver of student outcomes.
Pemiscot County R-III Elementary has also ranked in the bottom 20% of Missouri elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school spends significantly more per student than the state average, its performance metrics are still relatively low. Both schools serve high-poverty student populations, with Caruthersville Elementary having an exceptionally high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The data suggests that these schools face unique challenges in improving student outcomes, and more comprehensive interventions may be needed to address the underlying issues.
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