Best Public Schools in Zip Code 65606

The 65606 zip code in Missouri is home to two schools, Alton High and Alton Elementary, both of which serve students in the Alton R-IV school district. Unfortunately, the data indicates that these schools are performing below the state average on a variety of key metrics, with no clear standout schools in the area.

Both Alton High and Alton Elementary have relatively low proficiency rates on the MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests, with most grades performing significantly below the state average. Alton High is ranked 193 out of 367 Missouri high schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Alton Elementary is ranked 743 out of 900 Missouri elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data also reveals that both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. Additionally, both schools have higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, which can further contribute to the observed academic underperformance. Despite the higher-than-average per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios, the schools have struggled to achieve better academic outcomes, suggesting that the resources may not be allocated effectively or that other factors, such as teacher quality or curriculum, may be impacting the schools' performance.