Summary:
The 64024 zip code in Missouri has only one middle school, Excelsior Springs Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools over the past three years, with a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.
Academically, Excelsior Springs Middle students perform significantly below the state average in most subject areas on the MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 23.1% in 8th-grade Math to 47.8% in Algebra I, compared to state averages of 32.7% to 45.4%, respectively. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are also below the state average, ranging from 28.3% to 33.4% across grades 6-8, compared to the state average of 39.3% to 42.2%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
The data suggests that Excelsior Springs 40 district, which operates Excelsior Springs Middle, faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes. The school's low performance, academic gaps, and high chronic absenteeism indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of the student population, which includes a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
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