Summary:
The 65609 zip code area is home to two schools - Bakersfield High School and Bakersfield Elementary School, both part of the Bakersfield R-IV district. While the high school maintains a relatively high graduation rate, both schools struggle academically, with proficiency rates below state averages on standardized tests. Socioeconomic challenges are evident, with over 55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at both schools.
Bakersfield High School ranks 201 out of 352 Missouri high schools and has a 2-star rating, while Bakersfield Elementary School ranks 599 out of 908 Missouri elementary schools, also with a 2-star rating. The high school's 4-year graduation rate is a standout at 97.1%, but its performance on state assessments, particularly in math, is below the state average. The elementary school outperforms the state average in 3rd grade math but struggles with 3rd grade ELA proficiency.
Across both schools, chronic absenteeism rates are high at 13.5%, and spending per student varies, with the elementary school spending more per student than the high school. These factors, combined with the significant socioeconomic challenges facing the student population, suggest that the schools in the 65609 zip code area require targeted interventions and support to improve academic outcomes and address the broader community-level issues impacting student engagement and performance.
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