Best Public Schools in Zip Code 64120


Summary:

The 64120 zip code area in Missouri is home to 3 public charter schools operated by the Frontier Schools district, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic and African American student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools in this area, Frontier Stem High School has the highest proficiency rates in Algebra I (61.3%) and Biology I (20.5%), outperforming the district and state averages. The Frontier School of Innovation-M middle school also stands out, with the highest proficiency rates in 8th grade Math (58.9%) and 8th grade Science (45.1%) compared to the other schools. Additionally, Frontier School of Innovation-M has the highest 3-star rating from SchoolDigger among the schools in the data set.

Despite the challenges faced by these schools, which serve predominantly low-income communities with high poverty levels, the consistent spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggest that these factors may not be the primary drivers of the observed academic performance differences. The stronger performance of Frontier Stem High School and Frontier School of Innovation-M indicates that these schools may be providing more effective instruction or support in certain subject areas, which could offer valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in the 64120 zip code area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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