Summary:
The 65066 zip code in Missouri is home to a single middle school, Owensville Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Gasconade County R-II school district. While the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, it generally underperforms compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests and a high chronic absenteeism rate.
Owensville Middle School's statewide ranking has ranged from 212 out of 451 schools in 2023-2024 to 286 out of 438 schools in 2024-2025, with a corresponding change in star rating from 3 to 2. Student performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 22.9% to 35.7% in English Language Arts and 28.5% to 35.5% in Mathematics. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 52.96%, which may contribute to its academic challenges.
Despite the school's challenges, its spending per student of $8,750 is in line with the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 15.5 is slightly lower than the state average. However, these factors alone do not seem to be driving improved student outcomes, suggesting that a more comprehensive approach may be needed to address the school's performance issues and support the success of its students.
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