Summary:
The city of Agra, Kansas, has only one middle school, Thunder Ridge Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the data set is limited to this single school, it provides a comprehensive look at the school's performance, demographics, and other key metrics.
Thunder Ridge Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 65th out of 362 Kansas middle schools in 2022-2023 to 166th out of 363 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics below the state average in most grade levels. However, the school's Science proficiency rates are closer to the state average. The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 52.11% in 2023-2024, and a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average.
The declining performance of Thunder Ridge Middle School is a concerning trend, and the school's academic challenges may be influenced by the socioeconomic factors of its student population. While the school has access to significant resources, as evidenced by its high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, the data suggests that these resources may not be effectively utilized or allocated to address the specific needs of the students. Additionally, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% may be a contributing factor to its academic performance, and addressing this issue could be an important step in improving student outcomes.
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