Summary:
The 64012 zip code is home to a single public high school, Belton High, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Belton 124 school district. Belton High has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years, ranking between 145-148 out of 352-378 Missouri high schools.
Belton High boasts a strong 90.9% 4-year graduation rate and a low 0.9% dropout rate, but it also faces challenges with a relatively high 21.4% chronic absenteeism rate. Academically, the school's performance on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests is mixed, with strengths in Algebra I and English II, but lower proficiency in Biology I and Government compared to district and state averages. The school serves a significant economically disadvantaged population, with 51.42% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite these challenges, Belton High appears to be a well-resourced school, with above-average per-student spending of $13,586 and a student-teacher ratio of 14.4, which is slightly lower than the national average. These resources could be leveraged to address areas of academic need and improve student outcomes at the school.
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