Summary:
The 64138 zip code area in Missouri is home to two struggling middle schools - Hickman Mills 6th 7th Gr Center and South Middle. Both schools serve predominantly low-income student populations, with Hickman Mills 6th 7th Gr Center having a 100% free/reduced lunch rate and South Middle at 68.29%.
Academically, the two schools are performing well below state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from just 5.7% to 24.6% in Math and English Language Arts. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with rates of 36.7% at Hickman Mills 6th 7th Gr Center and 34.7% at South Middle. These factors contribute to the schools' low rankings, with both placing in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools based on the SchoolDigger rankings.
The data suggests systemic challenges that need to be addressed in order to improve outcomes for students in this area. The Hickman Mills C-1 and Raytown C-2 districts, which oversee these middle schools, also rank in the bottom third of Missouri districts, indicating a need for a comprehensive approach to addressing the performance gaps in this community.
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