Summary:
The 64114 zip code area in Missouri is home to 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the overall district performance is below average, with the Center 58 district ranked 306 out of 367 in the state, there are some standout schools that are outperforming their peers and the state averages.
John T. Hartman Elementary is a public magnet school that excels academically, with 70% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, compared to 18.9% for the district and 41.4% for the state. Hale Cook Elementary is another strong performer, with 55.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in science, well above the district and state averages. Red Bridge Elementary also stands out, with 49.9% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 28.7% for the district and 44.8% for the state.
However, the data also reveals some concerning trends, such as very high chronic absenteeism rates at several schools, reaching 55.0% at both John T. Hartman Elementary and Hale Cook Elementary in 2023-2024. Additionally, most schools have very high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage in the student populations. Addressing these challenges could be key to improving overall academic performance in the 64114 zip code area.
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