Summary:
The 64019 zip code area is home to two schools - Crest Ridge High and Crest Ridge Elementary, both part of the Johnson County R-Vii school district. While Crest Ridge High has seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking, reaching the top 12% of Missouri high schools, Crest Ridge Elementary has struggled with lower rankings and test scores below state and district averages.
Crest Ridge High stands out with a 97.6% 4-year graduation rate, a low 2.8% dropout rate, and strong academic performance in subjects like Algebra I, English I, and 8th grade English Language Arts. In contrast, Crest Ridge Elementary has faced challenges, with test scores generally falling below state and district averages.
Both schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (over 40%). Additionally, both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates of 14.7%, which could be negatively impacting student learning and outcomes. The difference in per-student spending between the high school and elementary school ($1,732) may also be an area to explore further, as equitable funding is crucial for providing a high-quality education across all grade levels.
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