Summary:
The city of Goddard, Kansas is home to 12 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in Goddard show a wide range of performance, with some standout institutions like Apollo Elementary School and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while others struggle to meet state averages.
The two high schools in Goddard, Goddard High and Eisenhower High School, both had a 89.5% four-year graduation rate in 2023-2024, with a low dropout rate of 1.3%. However, these high schools have seen a decline in their state rankings and test scores in recent years, suggesting a need for additional support as students transition to the high school level. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in Goddard generally perform better, with Apollo Elementary and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School standing out as top performers in the district.
The data also reveals significant variation in school performance, student demographics, and resource allocation across the Goddard school district. While some schools, like Apollo Elementary and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School, have impressive academic performance and relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, others struggle with lower test scores and higher rates of chronic absenteeism. This variation raises questions about equity and the district's ability to provide a consistently high-quality education to all students in Goddard.
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