Summary:
The 64735 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve students from a mix of rural and small-town communities, with high rates of economic disadvantage as indicated by the high free/reduced lunch eligibility across the district.
Among the standout schools in the area are Davis Elementary, a small school with just 47 students, which boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 2.1% and a very low student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Another high-performing school is Leesville Elementary, a PK-8 school with 98 students and an 8.1% chronic absenteeism rate, though its academic performance lags behind state averages. In contrast, the larger schools in the Clinton district, such as Clinton Senior High, have more typical performance metrics, with strengths like a 92.0% graduation rate but also some weaknesses in test scores.
The data highlights the importance of looking beyond just test scores when evaluating school quality, as factors like attendance, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios provide a more holistic view. While the smaller, rural schools in the area show some promising signs, the high levels of economic disadvantage across the district suggest that many students face significant challenges that may impact their educational outcomes.
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