Summary:
The city of Baxter Springs, Kansas, is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools within the Baxter Springs school district.
Central Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 118 out of 656 Kansas elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Unified School District 508 eAcademy struggles with test scores, reporting 0% proficiency in Mathematics across all grades.
Baxter Springs High also performs well, ranking 64 out of 332 Kansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts a strong graduation rate of 89.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. However, the data suggests potential disparities in resource allocation, as the per-student spending at the high school ($12,654) is significantly higher than the elementary schools ($11,524 and $7,815). Additionally, all schools in the district report high chronic absenteeism rates, which may impact student learning and achievement.
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