Summary:
The 63031 zip code area in Missouri is home to 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. This community faces significant educational challenges, with stark disparities in academic performance across the schools and high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage.
Among the standout schools in the area are Lawson Elementary and Brown Elementary, which have proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts that exceed the Hazelwood school district and state averages. These schools also have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to their peers. In contrast, the two high schools, Hazelwood Central High and McCluer High, struggle with low proficiency rates, particularly in Algebra I.
The data reveals that the majority of schools in the 63031 zip code area have high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. This aligns with the lower academic performance observed in many of the schools, as research has shown a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. Addressing the systemic challenges of chronic absenteeism and providing targeted interventions and holistic support to the lower-performing schools could be crucial steps in improving overall academic achievement in this community.
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