Summary:
The 64477 zip code has only one elementary school, Ellis Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with 360 students. The school is part of the Clinton County R-III school district, which is ranked 188 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating.
Ellis Elementary's performance has been declining in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 514 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 659 out of 900 in 2024-2025, earning a 1-star rating. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics and science are significantly lower than the state averages, with 3rd and 4th grade math proficiency around 10-15 percentage points below the state, and 5th grade science proficiency about 16 percentage points below the state. However, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are closer to the statewide averages, with 4th grade ELA proficiency only about 4 percentage points below the state.
Over 41% of Ellis Elementary's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high-need population. Despite the school's relatively high spending of $13,707 per student, its academic performance has not kept pace with the state. Further investigation into the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems for students may be necessary to identify areas for improvement and help Ellis Elementary address its academic challenges.
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