Summary:
The Lawrence, Kansas school district consists of 20 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The district as a whole is ranked 97th out of 269 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, with several standout schools that consistently perform above the state and district averages.
Among the top-performing schools in the district are Langston Hughes Elementary, which ranks 34th out of 660 Kansas elementary schools and has exceptional test scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. Another high-achieving school is Quail Run Elementary, which ranks 58th out of 660 Kansas elementary schools and has strong test scores across all grade levels. At the high school level, Lawrence Free State High School stands out, ranking 41st out of 327 Kansas high schools and consistently performing in the top 10-15% of the state.
However, the data also reveals a significant achievement gap between the top-performing schools and the lower-ranked ones, such as Prairie Park Elementary, Woodlawn Elementary, and Pinckney Elementary. This disparity is reflected in the test scores, student demographics, and economic factors, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address the educational inequities within the Lawrence school district.
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