Summary:
The 64012 zip code area in Missouri is home to two middle schools: Belton Middle School and Mill Creek Upper Elementary. While neither school stands out as a clear standout, the data provides some key insights into their performance and characteristics.
Belton Middle School is ranked 281 out of 438 Missouri middle schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing at or slightly below the state average. Both schools have lower proficiency rates compared to the state average in most subject areas and grade levels, with Belton Middle School's proficiency rates ranging from 22.6% to 38.1% and Mill Creek Upper Elementary's ranging from 30.1% to 48.3%. Additionally, both schools have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average and could be a contributing factor to their lower academic performance.
In terms of resources, Mill Creek Upper Elementary spends $13,025 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 15.9, while Belton Middle School spends $12,312 per student and has a ratio of 12.9. However, this higher spending and lower student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Upper Elementary does not seem to translate into significantly better academic outcomes compared to Belton Middle School. Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with Belton Middle School having a 61.61% free/reduced lunch rate and Mill Creek Upper Elementary having a 66.09% rate, which could be a contributing factor to their lower academic performance.
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