Summary:
The 65032 zip code area is home to two schools - Eugene Elementary and Eugene High, both part of the Cole County R-V school district. While Eugene Elementary has consistently performed above average for the state, ranking in the top half of Missouri elementary schools, Eugene High has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of high schools and earning a below-average 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Eugene Elementary has 346 students and a 12.2 student-teacher ratio, with above-average proficiency rates in 4th and 6th grade ELA and Math compared to the state. In contrast, Eugene High has 265 students and an 11.8 student-teacher ratio, but has below-average proficiency rates in Algebra I, Algebra II, 8th grade Science, and 7th grade ELA. However, Eugene High maintains a strong 92.6% 4-year graduation rate and a low 3.0% dropout rate.
Both schools have a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 9.3%, which is likely contributing to the academic challenges, especially at the high school level. The Algebra II proficiency rates at Eugene High are particularly low, with only 4-5% of students scoring proficient or better, indicating a need for targeted interventions in this area. Despite these challenges, the relatively low free/reduced lunch rates at both schools suggest the community may have higher socioeconomic status, which can be a positive factor in student achievement.
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