Summary:
The 64740 zip code area is home to two schools, Lakeland Elementary and Lakeland High, both part of the Lakeland R-III school district. Unfortunately, these schools are performing significantly below the state average, with both Lakeland Elementary and Lakeland High ranking in the bottom quarter of Missouri schools.
Lakeland Elementary is ranked 757 out of 900 Missouri elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Lakeland High is ranked 337 out of 367 Missouri high schools and has a 0-star rating. Both schools have alarmingly low proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts, well below the state averages. Additionally, the schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with over 22% of students chronically absent at both Lakeland Elementary and Lakeland High.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending at both schools, the academic performance remains poor, suggesting that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to support student learning and achievement. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage in the community, is likely a contributing factor to the schools' challenges. Addressing the underlying issues, such as low academic performance, high economic disadvantage, and chronic absenteeism, will be crucial for improving student outcomes in this district.
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