Summary:
The 65737 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with Reeds Spring High School standing out as a top performer in the district, while the middle and elementary schools generally lag behind the state average on standardized tests.
Reeds Spring High School is the district's shining star, ranking 71 out of 352 Missouri high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.6% and a low dropout rate of 1.9%. However, its performance on end-of-course exams is mixed, with students scoring below the state average in Algebra I but above average in Algebra II and Biology I. In contrast, Reeds Spring Elementary School stands out for its above-average performance on 3rd and 4th-grade MAP tests in both Mathematics and English Language Arts, despite having a relatively low per-student spending of $11,539.
The district as a whole faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.9% across all schools and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.01% at Reeds Spring High School to 62.01% at Reeds Spring Elementary School. The variation in spending per student across the district, from $10,360 at Reeds Spring Intermediate to $17,086 at Reeds Spring Primary, raises questions about the equity and effectiveness of resource allocation. Overall, the data suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the district's challenges and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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