Summary:
The 65810 zip code area in Missouri is home to 4 schools - 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school - that serve students from pre-K through 8th grade. Based on the data provided, Cherokee Middle School stands out as the top performer in the area, consistently ranking in the top 5% of Missouri middle schools and significantly outperforming the district and state averages on standardized test scores.
While the elementary schools, Gray Elementary and David Harrison Elementary, also show strong performance, ranking in the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools, they do not quite reach the same level of excellence as Cherokee Middle. The fourth school, McBride Elementary, has more average performance metrics.
Across the 4 schools, some key statistics include high chronic absenteeism rates around 25-26%, varying free/reduced lunch rates from 25.6% to 45.7%, and spending per student ranging from $10,934 at Cherokee Middle to $13,206 at McBride Elementary. The schools generally maintain small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios between 14:1 and 17:1, which could contribute to their ability to provide individualized attention to students.
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