Summary:
The city of Bennington, Kansas is home to two schools - Bennington Elementary and Bennington Junior High/High School, both part of the Twin Valley school district. While Bennington Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 40% of Kansas elementary schools and outperforms the district and state on standardized tests, Bennington Junior High/High School has struggled, with lower proficiency rates than the district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics.
Bennington Elementary's strong academic performance is highlighted by its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and higher test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state, especially in grades 4-6. The school also has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients and a better student-teacher ratio than the junior/high school. In contrast, Bennington Junior High/High School maintains a 3-star rating and lags behind in test scores, suggesting a need for improvement in curriculum, instruction, or support for struggling students at the secondary level.
The data also reveals socioeconomic differences between the two schools, with the junior/high school serving a more economically disadvantaged population, as indicated by its higher free/reduced lunch rate. Given the proximity and shared district between the schools, there may be opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing to improve overall academic outcomes for the Bennington community.
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