Summary:
The 74960 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with low academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, a few standout schools like Zion Public School are outperforming their peers.
Zion Public School is the highest performing school in the data set, ranking in the top 195 out of 614 elementary schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has strong test scores, with 29% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 28% proficient or better in Math. In contrast, most other schools in the area struggle with single-digit proficiency rates. Stilwell High School, the only high school in the data set, has a relatively high 82.2% 4-year graduation rate but very low test scores, with only 24% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 7% in Math.
Across the board, the schools in the 74960 zip code area face significant challenges. All schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19-19.0%, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, most schools have very high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, with several over 80% and one at 100%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage in the area. While spending per student is in line with the state average, the data reveals stark disparities in academic performance, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to help improve student outcomes in this community.
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