Summary:
The 64076 zip code in Missouri has only one middle school, Odessa Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Odessa R-VII District. While the district is ranked 261 out of 367 in Missouri, Odessa Middle School's performance has declined in recent years, dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating on SchoolDigger and from 188th to 250th in the state's middle school rankings.
Odessa Middle School's test scores are generally below the state averages, with the most significant gap in 8th-grade math, where only 20.6% of students are proficient or better compared to the statewide average of 32.7%. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.7%, which can negatively impact student learning. Despite these challenges, the school's per-student spending is slightly above the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is lower than the state average.
Overall, the data suggests that Odessa Middle School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student engagement. Further analysis and investigation would be needed to identify the root causes of these issues and develop targeted strategies for improvement to better serve the students in this community.
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