Summary:
The 63116 zip code area of St. Louis, Missouri is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school, with a mix of public and public charter institutions serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. While some standout schools like Gateway Science Academy-South Ele and Momentum Academy Tower Grve South show relatively stronger performance, the data reveals significant disparities in academic outcomes across the schools in this area.
Chronic absenteeism rates are high, ranging from 31.3% to 50.1%, which likely contributes to the poor test scores seen at many of the schools. For example, at Woerner Elementary, only 9-15% of students are proficient or better in math and ELA, compared to state averages around 40-46%. The data also shows that all of the schools serve high percentages of economically disadvantaged students, with 66.24% to 99.17% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Interestingly, the relationship between per-student spending and academic outcomes is not clear-cut, with the school spending the least per student, Gateway Science Academy-South Ele, showing some of the better test scores. Addressing the chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges faced by these schools will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the 63116 zip code area.
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