Summary:
The 63368 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 8 elementary schools and 2 middle schools across two school districts - Wentzville R-IV and Fort Zumwalt School District. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with Frontier Middle and Ft. Zumwalt West Middle standing out as the top-ranked middle schools in the area, both earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. At the elementary level, John Weldon Elementary, Emge Elementary, and Ostmann Elementary are the highest performers, all ranked in the top 100 elementary schools in Missouri.
The data also reveals significant variation in academic performance and student demographics across the schools. The top-performing schools have 50-80% of students proficient in math and ELA, while the lower-performing schools, such as Dardenne Elementary, have proficiency rates in the 30-40% range. Chronic absenteeism rates range from 16.5% to 20.5%, with the middle schools and some elementary schools on the higher end. Per-student spending varies from $11,494 to $14,780, with the higher-spending schools generally achieving better results.
Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the academic landscape of schools in the 63368 zip code area. The standout schools demonstrate what is possible with the right combination of resources, practices, and student demographics. Identifying and replicating the success factors of these high-performing schools could help improve outcomes across the region.
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