Summary:
The 65616 zip code is home to a single high school, Branson High, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school has a strong 93.5% four-year graduation rate, its academic performance on standardized tests is mixed compared to district and state averages.
Branson R-IV High School's proficiency rates on the MAP/End of Course exams were generally lower than the district and state in subjects like Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and Government. However, the school outperformed the district and state on Algebra II, with 68% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025 compared to 58% statewide. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.5%.
Branson High School serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 51.77% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This demographic factor may contribute to the school's mixed academic performance. Additionally, with Branson High being the only high school in the 65616 zip code, it lacks direct local competition, which could impact the school's incentive to continuously improve. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and targeting interventions to support student learning in specific subject areas could be areas of focus for the school.
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