Summary:
The city of Bonner Springs, Kansas has only one middle school, Robert E Clark Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school's performance data suggests it is facing significant challenges, with consistently low test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Bonner Springs district and the state of Kansas.
Robert E Clark Middle School has a dropout rate of 1.3% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, which are both areas of concern. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, dropping from 234 out of 362 Kansas middle schools in 2022-2023 to 283 out of 363 in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with over 62% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite these challenges, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.4 and spends $10,296 per student. However, these factors have not translated into strong academic performance, as the school's test scores in all subjects and grade levels are well below the Bonner Springs district and state averages. Addressing the root causes of these performance issues, such as attendance and socioeconomic factors, will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for students at Robert E Clark Middle School.
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