Summary:
The city of Carbondale, Kansas is home to two schools: Carbondale Attendance Center, a middle school, and Santa Fe Trail High. Both schools serve students in the Santa Fe Trail school district and appear to be underperforming compared to state averages on several key metrics.
Neither school stands out as an exceptional performer, with both Carbondale Attendance Center and Santa Fe Trail High ranking below the state average in their respective statewide rankings. Both schools have a four-year graduation rate of 89.5%, slightly below the state average, and a dropout rate of 1.3%, also slightly below the state average. Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, with both schools reporting a 19.5% chronic absenteeism rate, significantly higher than the state average.
Academic performance is also a challenge, with both schools performing below the state average on most KAP (Kansas Assessment Program) test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the schools serve a population with a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate, suggesting a lower socioeconomic status that may be impacting academic achievement. While the schools have higher-than-average spending per student, the data indicates that this investment has not yet translated into improved outcomes for students.
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