Summary:
The 64439 zip code is home to a single middle school, North Platte Junior High, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the North Platte County R-I district. While North Platte Junior High may not be considered a "standout" school, the data reveals some notable insights about its performance and characteristics.
North Platte Junior High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 143 out of 459 Missouri middle schools in 2022-2023 to 199 out of 438 in 2024-2025. The school's academic performance is mixed, with some subject areas, such as 7th grade ELA and Algebra I, exceeding state averages, while others, like 8th grade math, fall significantly below. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 13.9% is also worth noting.
On a positive note, North Platte Junior High has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 27.54% and a student-teacher ratio of 12.6, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $11,380 is higher than the state average, suggesting that the school may have greater resources available to support its students. However, these factors alone do not fully explain the school's declining statewide ranking, and further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to help North Platte Junior High better serve its students and community.
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