Summary:
The 65689 zip code in Missouri is home to a single middle school, Cabool Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Cabool R-IV school district. While the district is ranked 196 out of 367 in Missouri, Cabool Middle School has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate in recent years, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2022-2023 to a 2-star rating in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
Academically, Cabool Middle School faces significant challenges, with test scores well below the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of students proficient or better in Math ranged from just 11.2% (5th grade) to 37.4% (7th grade), compared to the state averages of 38.2% to 45.5%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 13.9%, which can further impact student learning and achievement.
Despite these academic struggles, Cabool Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.1 for the 2023-2024 school year, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, the school serves a student population that is entirely eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the need for additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students.
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