Summary:
The 73017 zip code area is home to two schools - Cement Elementary School and Cement High School, both part of the Cement school district. While Cement High School shows some promising metrics, such as a high student-teacher ratio and a 3-star rating, both schools face challenges related to academic achievement, student demographics, and resource allocation.
Cement Elementary School has a larger enrollment of 137 students and a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1, but its academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, dropping from 542 out of 845 in 2009-2010 to 613 out of 957 in 2014-2015, with a consistent 2-star rating. In contrast, Cement High School has a relatively small enrollment of 42 students and a high student-teacher ratio of 6:1, but its academic performance is mixed, with proficiency rates matching the state average in English Language Arts but falling short in Mathematics, Science, and U.S. History.
Both schools serve a high-need student population, with over 80% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic factor that likely plays a role in their academic performance and resource needs. Additionally, both schools have a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which may contribute to their academic challenges. While the data suggests areas for improvement, such as addressing chronic absenteeism and boosting academic proficiency rates, further investigation into the root causes and implementation of targeted strategies could help these schools better support their students and communities.
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