Summary:
The 64076 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - McQuerry Elementary and Odessa Upper Elementary, both serving students in the Odessa R-Vii school district. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, with both schools ranking in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools and struggling to meet state and district benchmarks on key academic metrics.
McQuerry Elementary and Odessa Upper Elementary both have relatively low proficiency rates on MAP assessments, with most grades scoring below the state average in mathematics, science, and English language arts. Odessa Upper Elementary's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, going from 405 out of 898 schools in 2022-2023 to 593 out of 900 schools in 2024-2025. Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates above 36%, and chronic absenteeism rates higher than the state average.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios at both schools, the academic performance remains below average, suggesting that simply allocating more resources may not be enough to drive meaningful improvements. Addressing the challenges faced by these schools will likely require a multifaceted approach that focuses on targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to their struggles.
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