Summary:
The 65483 zip code area is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 alternative school. While Houston High School stands out as a strong performer, the elementary and middle schools in the Houston R-I district face challenges in academic achievement and student engagement.
Houston High School is a standout, ranking 108 out of 378 Missouri high schools and maintaining a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.2% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%. The school also performs relatively well on state assessments, with over 50% of students proficient or better in Biology I and English II. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the district generally perform below the state averages on MAP assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 9.6% to 46.2%.
The data also reveals that the schools in the district serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.18% at Houston High to 55.34% at Houston Middle. The district's alternative school, Exceptional Child Coop., stands out with its very low student-teacher ratio of 4.2, suggesting a focus on providing personalized attention and support for its students.
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