Summary:
The city of De Soto, Kansas is home to a strong school district, with 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district includes De Soto High School, Starside Elementary, Lexington Trails Middle School, and the Virtual Education Program. Overall, the De Soto school district is a top performer, with all its schools ranked in the top 12 out of 264 districts in the state.
Lexington Trails Middle School stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top 10 middle schools in Kansas and achieving high test scores across all grades, with over 65% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. De Soto High School is also a strong performer, ranking in the top 25-57 high schools in the state and boasting a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. The Virtual Education Program, while small, appears to be performing on par with the traditional high school in terms of graduation and dropout rates.
However, the district faces some challenges, with all schools reporting a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, there is a notable difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the elementary school (49.2%) and the high schools (19.73% and 31.17%), which could indicate socioeconomic disparities within the district. The district may want to further investigate and address these areas of concern to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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