Summary:
The 63848 zip code area is home to two underperforming schools, Gideon Elementary and Gideon High, both of which are part of the Gideon 37 school district. The data reveals that these schools are consistently performing below state averages across various metrics, including school rankings, test scores, and graduation rates.
Gideon Elementary is ranked 769 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Gideon High is ranked 347 out of 367 Missouri high schools and has a 0-star rating. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in core subjects like Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the state averages. Additionally, Gideon High's 4-year graduation rate of 75.0% is lower than the state average.
Despite the high spending per student at both schools, which is above the state average, the educational outcomes remain poor. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving the performance of these schools. The data also reveals that 100% of the students at both Gideon Elementary and Gideon High receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population that may face significant socioeconomic challenges. Targeted interventions and support will likely be necessary to address the specific needs of the students and the community in this area.
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