Summary:
The city of Colony, Kansas is home to two public schools - Crest Elementary and Crest High. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and are part of the Crest District, which is ranked 189 out of 264 districts in Kansas.
Crest High School stands out as the stronger performer, with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are close to or above the state averages. In contrast, Crest Elementary has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% and its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages across all grade levels. The school's statewide ranking and rating have also been relatively low, with a ranking between 358 and 451 out of 653-660 Kansas elementary schools and a 2-star rating for the past three school years.
Both schools face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates and a low overall district ranking and rating for the Crest District. The significant difference in per-student spending between the elementary and high school levels is also noteworthy and may warrant further investigation. Addressing attendance and engagement issues, as well as implementing district-wide initiatives to improve academic performance, could be key focus areas for the Crest school system.
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