Summary:
The 65257 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Higbee R-VIII school district. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, as none of the schools in this area appear to be performing well academically.
Higbee Elementary has the highest SchoolDigger ranking at 827 out of 906 Missouri elementary schools, but it still only received a 0 out of 5 star rating. The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages, with only 22.8% of 4th graders proficient or better in math and ELA, compared to state averages of 43.8% and 44.8% respectively. Higbee High School fares slightly better, ranking 331 out of 367 Missouri high schools, but its 84.6% four-year graduation rate is still well below the state average. The school's test scores are also quite low, with only 7.8% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and 13.2% in Biology I, compared to state averages of 45.4% and 37.3%.
Higbee Middle School has the lowest SchoolDigger ranking at 421 out of 451 Missouri middle schools, with a 0 out of 5 star rating. The school's test scores are again significantly below state averages, with only 11.8% of 6th graders proficient or better in math and 17.8% in 6th grade ELA, compared to state averages of 44.4% and 37.6%. All three schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant challenges and barriers to academic success for students in this area.
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