Summary:
The 64844 zip code area is home to two schools - Granby Elementary School and East Newton High School, both part of the East Newton County R-VI district. While the high school maintains relatively strong academic performance and graduation rates, the elementary school struggles with low proficiency scores and high chronic absenteeism.
Granby Elementary School faces challenges, with proficiency rates in math and English language arts below 40% for most grade levels and a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.9%, significantly above the state average. In contrast, East Newton High School performs closer to state averages in Algebra I, Biology I, and English II end-of-course exams, and has a high 4-year graduation rate of 94.3%. However, both schools have a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high-need student population.
The data suggests a disparity in academic performance between the elementary and high school levels within the district. While the high school is performing reasonably well, the elementary school's struggles may require targeted interventions and resource allocation to improve student learning and achievement. Additionally, the higher per-student spending at the high school level compared to the elementary school may indicate a need to re-evaluate the distribution of resources within the district to ensure more equitable funding and support for all students.
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