Summary:
The 65078 zip code area is home to two schools - Morgan County R-I High School and Morgan County R-I Elementary School, both part of the Morgan County R-I district. These schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
While the high school boasts an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate, both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates of 16.7%. Academically, the schools consistently underperform the state averages on standardized MAP testing, suggesting a need to closely examine curriculum, instruction, and support systems to improve student outcomes. The district's ranking has also declined over time, dropping from 102 out of 352 schools in 2022-2023 to 157 out of 378 schools in 2023-2024.
Despite these challenges, the schools benefit from relatively low student-teacher ratios, with the high school at 15.2 and the elementary school at 12.9. However, the high poverty levels and chronic absenteeism issues likely contribute to the academic performance struggles. Addressing these root causes and implementing targeted strategies to boost student achievement should be a priority for the district and the community.
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