Summary:
The city of Columbus, Kansas has only one middle school, Central Elementary, which serves students in grades 6-8. Located in the Columbus school district, the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past few years, ranging from 145th out of 367 Kansas middle schools in 2020-2021 to 248th out of 368 in 2018-2019.
Academically, Central Elementary's performance on standardized tests has been mixed compared to district and state averages. In 2024-2025, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate for all grades (39.38%) was lower than the state average (44.47%) but higher than the district average (36.7%). In Mathematics, Central Elementary's proficiency rate (40.14%) was higher than the district average (33.73%) but lower than the state average (38.73%). The school's Science proficiency rate (42.24%) was also higher than the district average (31.42%) but lower than the state average (41.44%).
Central Elementary serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 56.25% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, while Central Elementary has some areas of strength, the school's performance appears to be inconsistent, and targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve academic outcomes for all students.
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