Summary:
The city of Columbus, Kansas has 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement across the schools in this area.
Central Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school, ranking 145 out of 367 Kansas middle schools in 2020-2021 and outperforming the district and state averages in several academic areas. In contrast, Highland Elementary demonstrated strong Mathematics proficiency but struggled with English Language Arts. Columbus Junior High and High School had lower proficiency rates than the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.
Across the schools, there are concerns about high chronic absenteeism rates and significant variations in spending per student, with Central Elementary having the highest spending at $14,845 per student in 2018-2019. The data also indicates potential socioeconomic challenges, with all schools having high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.19% at Columbus Junior High and High School to 65.44% at Highland Elementary.
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