Summary:
The 65231 zip code is home to a single middle school, North Callaway Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This rural school is part of the North Callaway County R-I school district, which is ranked 239 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
North Callaway Middle School has faced some challenges in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 286 out of 451 middle schools in 2023-2024 to 321 out of 459 in 2022-2023, and 295 out of 438 in 2024-2025. The school's student performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 29.4% in 6th grade math to 80% in Algebra I, compared to state averages of 45.5% and 45.4%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.9% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.3, which is lower than the state average. However, this does not seem to be translating into improved student outcomes. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 43.11% in 2023-2024, may be a contributing factor to the school's performance. Further investigation into the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support services for economically disadvantaged students could provide more insight into the drivers of the school's performance and help identify areas for improvement.
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