Summary:
The city of Arma, Kansas has two public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Northeast Elementary and North East High. Both schools appear to be struggling, with low performance on standardized tests, high chronic absenteeism rates, and low district rankings compared to state averages.
Northeast Elementary and North East High both have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, Northeast Elementary had only 30.84% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 44.47%. North East High had only 27.57% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 37.93%. Both schools also had high chronic absenteeism rates of 19.5% in 2024-2025, much higher than the state average.
Despite relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools are still underperforming, suggesting that factors beyond just class size, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be playing a role in the schools' struggles. The high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools, 79.7% at Northeast Elementary and 72.58% at North East High, indicate that poverty is likely a major factor contributing to the schools' poor performance. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the educational landscape in Arma, Kansas, with both the elementary and high school facing significant challenges in providing quality education to their students.
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