Summary:
The 65655 zip code in Missouri is home to two schools: Gainesville High School and Gainesville Elementary School, both part of the Gainesville R-V school district. While both schools face challenges with high poverty rates, Gainesville High School stands out as a strong performer, with a high graduation rate, impressive test scores, and steady improvement in statewide rankings.
Gainesville High School's 4-year graduation rate of 97.9% is significantly above the state average, and the school has seen a remarkable rise in its statewide ranking, moving from #280 out of 460 Missouri high schools in 2018-2019 to #35 out of 378 in 2023-2024. The school's test scores are also noteworthy, with 65.2% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and 43.5% proficient or better in Biology I, well above the state averages.
In contrast, while Gainesville Elementary School has respectable test scores in some areas, its lower statewide rankings and more mixed performance across grade levels may indicate some challenges that could be worth further investigation. Both schools, however, face the significant socioeconomic challenge of high poverty rates, with over 74% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The district's commitment to equitable funding, with similar per-student spending levels at the high school and elementary school, is a positive sign.
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