Summary:
The 65248 zip code in Missouri has only one middle school, Wm. N. Clark Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 150 students. The school is part of the Fayette R-III school district, which is ranked 288 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Wm. N. Clark Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools over the past 3 school years, with rankings ranging from 341 to 376 out of 438-459 schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is well below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 20.1% of 6th graders proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 45.5%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (51.33%), indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the school's low performance, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15:1, which is slightly lower than the state average. However, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, at 18.0% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. Overall, Wm. N. Clark Middle School appears to be a struggling school, with significant room for improvement in academic achievement, attendance, and overall school quality.
Thank you for your feedback!