Summary:
The 64656 zip code area is home to two small, rural schools - Southwest Livingston County R-1 Elementary and Southwest Livingston County R-1 High School. These schools serve a high-poverty student population, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the small school sizes suggest a tight-knit community, the schools struggle academically, with low proficiency rates and statewide rankings compared to other Missouri schools.
The elementary school has particularly low 3rd grade math proficiency at just 20.1%, well below the state average of 40.8%. The high school also lags behind, with proficiency rates ranging from 13.4% to 31.3% across key end-of-course exams. Despite these academic challenges, the schools receive relatively high per-student funding, potentially indicating the district's efforts to support these struggling schools. However, the combination of low performance and high poverty raises concerns about educational equity and access to quality learning opportunities for students in this community.
Further analysis of enrollment trends and the root causes behind the academic challenges could provide valuable insights to help address the needs of these schools and the broader community. Ultimately, these schools appear to be facing significant hurdles, but with the right targeted interventions and resources, there may be opportunities to improve outcomes for the students they serve.
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