Summary:
The 63940 zip code has only one school, Fisk Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 and has 329 students enrolled. Fisk Elementary is part of the Twin Rivers R-X school district, which is ranked 307 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Fisk Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with test scores consistently below the state and district averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 15.3% of 5th-grade students were proficient in math, compared to 38.2% statewide and 34.8% in the district. Similarly, in 8th-grade math, only 25% of Fisk students were proficient, compared to 32.7% statewide and 24.8% in the district. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.9% is also higher than the state average.
The high percentage of students (69.91%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Fisk Elementary suggests a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may contribute to the lower academic performance. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, which could be an asset in providing more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, Fisk Elementary's performance and the broader challenges facing the Twin Rivers R-X district indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students in this area.
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