Summary:
The city of Kansas, Illinois is home to two schools: Kansas Elementary School and Kansas High School, both part of the Kansas CUSD 3 district. The data reveals that Kansas Elementary School has consistently performed well, ranking in the top half of Illinois elementary schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and above-average test scores in English Language Arts. In contrast, Kansas High School's performance is more mixed, with a 89% four-year graduation rate that exceeds the state average, but test scores that vary across subject areas.
Both schools face some common challenges, such as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates around 25.4% and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a larger population of economically disadvantaged students. While Kansas Elementary School excels in English Language Arts, both schools could benefit from a focus on improving mathematics proficiency, as their scores lag behind state and district averages, particularly in the upper elementary and high school grades.
Overall, the data provides a nuanced view of the educational landscape in Kansas, Illinois, highlighting the strengths and areas for improvement at both the elementary and high school levels. The consistent performance of Kansas Elementary School and the high graduation rate at Kansas High School suggest that the district is making strides, but the challenges around chronic absenteeism and mathematics proficiency indicate opportunities for further growth and support for the students in this community.
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