Summary:
The 64055 zip code is home to a single public high school, Truman High School, which serves grades 9-12 and has an enrollment of 1,700 students. Truman High School is part of the Independence 30 School District, which is ranked 238 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Truman High School's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 124 out of 352 schools in 2022-2023 to 220 out of 378 schools in 2023-2024. The school has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 92.3% but also a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.7%. Academically, Truman High School's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subject areas and grade levels, with only 20.9% of students proficient or better in Algebra I compared to 31.8% for the district and 45.4% for the state.
The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with over 57% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, Truman High School spends $11,558 per student, which is on par with the district average, and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.3, slightly higher than the state average. Overall, Truman High School appears to be a relatively low-performing school within the Independence 30 School District, with room for improvement in areas such as academic achievement, attendance, and overall school performance.
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