Summary:
The city of Gypsum, Kansas is home to two schools - Southeast Saline Elementary and Southeast Saline High, both part of the Southeast Of Saline school district. The data shows that Southeast Saline High is a standout school, consistently ranking in the top 25-30% of Kansas high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Southeast Saline Elementary maintains more average statewide rankings, though it still outperforms the state average on key academic metrics.
Southeast Saline High boasts a strong 89.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate, indicating the school is effectively supporting its students' academic success. The school also outperforms the state average on English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency rates across multiple grade levels. Meanwhile, Southeast Saline Elementary shows strengths in 3rd-5th grade test scores, but has some weaker performance in 6th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Math.
Both schools face a challenge with chronic absenteeism, with rates of 19.5% at each school, higher than the ideal target. The district also allocates significantly more funding per student at the high school level ($13,704) compared to the elementary school ($9,273), which may be an area for further analysis to ensure equitable resource distribution. Overall, the data suggests the Gypsum school district has some high-performing options, particularly at the secondary level, but also highlights opportunities for improvement in attendance and resource allocation.
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