Summary:
The 65338 zip code area is home to two schools - Lincoln Elementary and Lincoln High, both part of the Lincoln R-II district. While Lincoln High has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, reaching 136th out of 367 Missouri high schools, Lincoln Elementary has seen fluctuations, ranking as high as 127th out of 906 Missouri elementary schools but as low as 405th out of 900.
Both schools face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates of 16.9% for the 2023-2024 school year. Lincoln Elementary outperforms the state average in math proficiency for grades 3-6 but lags in English Language Arts, while Lincoln High performs above the state average in Algebra I and 7th grade English Language Arts, but below average in 8th grade science and Biology I. Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as both schools have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at 54.26% for Lincoln Elementary and 55.69% for Lincoln High.
Overall, the schools in the 65338 zip code area present a mixed picture. Lincoln High appears to be the stronger performer, with improving statewide rankings, but both schools face challenges in attendance and academic achievement that may require targeted interventions and additional support from the district. Addressing these issues could help ensure all students in the area have access to a quality education.
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