Summary:
The 63857 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Kennett 39 school district. While the district faces significant challenges, a few schools stand out with relatively stronger performance.
South Elementary has the highest statewide ranking among the elementary schools, rated 2 out of 5 stars, and its students perform better than the district and state averages in both math and English language arts. In contrast, Kennett High has a low statewide ranking of 1 out of 5 stars, but it maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.7%.
Across the district, the schools face concerning trends, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 20.1% to 23.7%, and extremely high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, from 96.84% to 99.41%. Additionally, student test scores are well below state averages in math and science, with only 6% of Kennett High students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to a 45.4% state average. While per-student spending varies across the schools, it's unclear how this translates to student outcomes, and targeted interventions and a holistic approach to supporting the schools and community will likely be necessary to drive meaningful improvements.
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