Summary:
The 65257 zip code is home to a single middle school, Higbee Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has a relatively small student population of 50, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 346 out of 454 Missouri middle schools in 2020-2021 to 421 out of 451 in 2023-2024.
Higbee Middle School's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average, with only 11.8% of 6th graders proficient or better in Math in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 44.4%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.4%, which is likely contributing to the low academic performance. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 64% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the challenges faced by Higbee Middle School, the school does have some potential advantages, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6 and higher-than-average spending per student at $10,091. However, the school will need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the significant academic and attendance issues in order to improve outcomes for its students.
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