Summary:
The city of Bonner Springs, Kansas is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with one standout school and several others underperforming compared to state averages.
Linwood Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 82 out of 656 Kansas elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Linwood Elementary has significantly higher test scores than the other schools in the area, with over 65% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 67% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, the other schools in the Bonner Springs and Basehor-Linwood districts have lower rankings and test scores compared to state averages, with Bonner Springs High ranking 268 out of 332 Kansas high schools and earning only 1 star from SchoolDigger.
The data also reveals that the Bonner Springs schools, including the high school, middle school, and one of the elementary schools, have lower graduation rates, test scores, and overall performance compared to state averages. This suggests that the Bonner Springs school district may need to focus on improving educational outcomes for its students. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates at some of the schools, particularly Robert E. Clark Middle, indicate that these schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, which may be a factor in their lower academic performance.
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