Summary:
The 63957 zip code area is home to 3 schools - Clearwater Elementary, Clearwater Middle, and Clearwater High - all of which appear to be underperforming academically compared to state averages. The schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Across the three schools, proficiency rates on standardized tests are generally below the state averages, with the exception of Clearwater Middle School's high proficiency rate in Algebra I. However, the schools also face significant attendance challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates that range from 24.7% to 24.7%, well above the state average. This suggests that attendance and engagement may be contributing factors to the overall academic underperformance observed in the district.
Despite the consistent underperformance, the schools in the 63957 zip code area appear to receive similar levels of funding and resources, with spending per student ranging from $9,850 to $10,734 and student-teacher ratios between 11.8 and 13.8. This raises concerns about educational equity and the ability of the district to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students, given the high levels of economic disadvantage in the community.
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