Summary:
The 64037 zip code area in Missouri is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Lafayette County C-1 school district. While Lafayette County High School stands out as the strongest performer, with a 3-star rating and relatively high graduation and proficiency rates, the elementary and middle schools in the area face more significant academic challenges.
Grandview Elementary and Lafayette County Middle School both have low proficiency rates on standardized tests, with only 15.8% of 3rd graders at Grandview Elementary proficient or better in Math and just 21.2% to 41% of students at Lafayette County Middle School proficient across different grade levels and subject areas. These schools also serve a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced-price lunch rates exceeding 45%.
Across all three schools, chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, with rates ranging from 16.6% to 18.6%, well above the state average. Additionally, the Lafayette County C-1 school district as a whole is underperforming compared to other districts in Missouri, ranking 221 out of 367 and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. These findings suggest that the schools in the 64037 zip code area face a range of challenges that may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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