Summary:
The 65063 zip code area is home to two schools - New Bloomfield Elementary and New Bloomfield High, both part of the New Bloomfield R-III school district. While New Bloomfield High is a standout performer, ranking in the top 25% of Missouri high schools, the elementary school has struggled, ranking in the bottom third of the state.
New Bloomfield High boasts a strong 88% 4-year graduation rate and exceptional student performance on state assessments, particularly in Algebra I where 77.5% of students scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 45.4%. In contrast, New Bloomfield Elementary's test scores are well below state averages across multiple grade levels and subjects, earning the school only 2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
Both schools face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates of 20.7% and similar per-student spending of around $9,300, despite the vastly different academic outcomes. This suggests a potential imbalance in how resources are allocated within the district. Additionally, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 38.89% at the elementary school to 43.14% at the high school, there is an opportunity to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students and improve overall academic achievement.
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