Summary:
The 65082 zip code area is home to two struggling schools - Miller County Elementary, serving grades PK-8, and Tuscumbia High, serving grades 9-12. Both schools are part of the Miller County R-III school district, which is ranked 355 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, the schools perform well below state averages, with very low proficiency rates on MAP assessments. For example, at Miller County Elementary, only 7.2% of 3rd graders were proficient in math compared to the state average of 41.4%. Both schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates of 20%, well above the state average. Economically, the schools serve high-need populations, with 46% of Miller County Elementary students and 52% of Tuscumbia High students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the high spending per student, especially at Tuscumbia High ($17,142 per student), the schools are struggling to translate resources into better outcomes for students. The small school sizes, with only 126 students at the elementary school and 61 at the high school, may present unique challenges in terms of staffing, programming, and resource allocation that could be impacting performance. Overall, the data suggests the need for a deeper investigation into the root causes and potential interventions to improve educational outcomes for students in the 65082 zip code area.
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