Summary:
The 64060 zip code area in Missouri is home to 6 elementary schools that are part of the Kearney R-I school district, which is ranked 36 out of 367 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. These schools serve grades ranging from pre-K to 5th grade, with student populations varying from 77 to 458.
Among the schools, Southview Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 15% of Missouri elementary schools with a 4-star rating. Southview outperforms the district and state averages in most academic metrics, including math, science, and English language arts proficiency. The school also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate and the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients among the 64060 schools. In contrast, Dogwood Elementary and Kearney Elementary struggle to match the district and state averages in several academic areas.
The data also reveals that Lens performs well in English language arts but lags behind in math and science. Additionally, all schools in the 64060 zip code area have a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average, suggesting that addressing attendance issues may be a priority for the district. The variation in performance and other key metrics among the schools within the same district highlights the importance of analyzing data at the individual school level to identify areas for improvement and share best practices.
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