Summary:
The 63857 zip code has only one middle school, Kennett Middle, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Kennett 39 school district. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools over the past three years, indicating significant academic challenges.
Kennett Middle has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.1% and student proficiency rates on state assessments that are well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 38.3% of 6th graders were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 45.5%. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students (99.28%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population.
Despite the school's low performance, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6, which is slightly lower than the state average. However, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes for the students. Addressing the root causes of Kennett Middle's persistent underperformance, such as teacher quality, curriculum, school leadership, and community engagement, will be crucial for improving educational opportunities and outcomes for the students it serves.
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