Summary:
The 65616 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from a range of educational backgrounds and needs.
Among the standout schools in the area, Branson Junior High ranks highly, placing 103rd out of 438 Missouri middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, with over 50% of students proficient or better in 7th-grade math and English language arts. Another high-performing school is Buchanan Intermediate, which has impressive test scores across multiple grade levels and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.8.
While the area's schools generally perform well, with Branson High School reporting a 93.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.8% dropout rate, there are some areas of concern. Notably, all schools in the data set have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.5%, which warrants further investigation and targeted interventions. Additionally, there are disparities in test scores and economic indicators, such as free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting potential inequities in educational opportunities and resources across the Branson R-IV and Forsyth R-III districts.
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