Summary:
The 64012 zip code area in Belton, Missouri is home to 7 schools serving grades K-12, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools are part of the Belton 124 school district, which is ranked 181 out of 386 school districts in the state.
Among the standout schools in this area is Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest, an elementary school that has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Missouri elementary schools over the past 3 years and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are significantly higher than the district and state averages. Another high performer is Belton High School, which maintains a 3-star rating and has a strong 90.9% four-year graduation rate, with Algebra II and English II test scores above the district and state averages.
However, the data also reveals some areas of concern across the schools in this zip code. All schools have alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, well above the state average, which can negatively impact student learning. Additionally, while Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest and Belton High School perform well, some other schools, such as Cambridge Elementary and Gladden Elementary, struggle to meet state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, suggesting potential equity gaps that the Belton 124 school district should investigate and address.
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