Summary:
The 65284 zip code area is home to three schools - Sturgeon Elementary, Sturgeon High, and Sturgeon Middle - all part of the Sturgeon R-V school district. While the schools have some standout elements, they also face academic and attendance challenges that the district may need to address.
Sturgeon High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.8% and a low dropout rate of 1.3% for the 2023-2024 school year. The school also performs stronger on Algebra I and Biology I end-of-course exams compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Sturgeon Middle School has seen an improved statewide ranking over the past few years, moving from 303rd out of 459 Missouri middle schools in 2022-2023 to 218th out of 438 in 2024-2025, and has relatively strong performance on 8th grade Math and Science MAP tests.
However, the schools in the 65284 zip code area face some challenges. All three schools have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.9% for the 2023-2024 school year, which may be contributing to their academic struggles. Additionally, the schools generally perform below the state averages on MAP/standardized tests, with proficiency rates often in the single digits or low 20s for certain grade levels and subjects. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.96% to 43.88%, suggest that these schools serve communities with significant economic challenges, which may be an important factor to consider when analyzing their performance and identifying appropriate support and interventions.
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