Summary:
The 63873 zip code area is home to two standout schools - Portageville Elementary and Portageville High, both part of the Portageville School District. Portageville Elementary is a high-performing elementary school, ranked 45th out of 900 Missouri elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the state average in math proficiency, with scores ranging from 60.3% to 77.7% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 38.2% to 43.8%. In contrast, Portageville High School has seen more fluctuating performance, ranking 8th out of 361 Missouri high schools in 2021-2022 but dropping to 224th in the 2024-2025 projections.
Despite the high-need student population, as evidenced by the 100% free/reduced lunch rate at Portageville Elementary, the school continues to excel academically. Portageville High School also maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate and performs above the state average on Algebra I end-of-course exams. However, the stark difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the elementary and high school may indicate potential equity concerns within the district that warrant further investigation.
Both schools share a consistent 6.8% chronic absenteeism rate, which is an area that could benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student attendance. Overall, the data suggests that Portageville Elementary is a standout school within the district, while the high school's performance has been more variable. Exploring the factors behind these differences and addressing potential equity concerns could help the district better support all students in the 63873 zip code area.
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