Summary:
The 64740 zip code is home to a single public high school, Lakeland High, which serves grades 7-12 and is part of the Lakeland R-III school district. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has consistently underperformed compared to state averages on key metrics, including student proficiency on state assessments and graduation rates.
Lakeland High's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, going from 268 out of 352 schools in 2022-2023 to 342 out of 378 schools in 2023-2024, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 85.7% for the 2023-2024 school year is below the state average, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.4%. Student performance on state assessments, such as 8th grade Science where the proficiency rate was 22.6% compared to the state average of 39.2%, is significantly below state levels across multiple subjects and grade levels.
The data suggests that Lakeland High is facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students, which may be exacerbated by the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (62.78%) it serves. While the school's low student-teacher ratio could indicate a focus on individualized attention, the overall trend of declining performance and low statewide ranking suggests that more comprehensive, data-driven interventions may be needed to address the root causes of the school's struggles and improve student outcomes.
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