Summary:
The city of Le Roy, Kansas is home to two schools - Southern Coffey County Middle School and Southern Coffey County High School, both part of the LeRoy-Gridley school district. These small schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility.
The middle school is struggling academically, consistently ranking in the bottom third of Kansas middle schools and performing significantly below state and district averages on standardized tests. With a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, the school faces challenges in student engagement and attendance. In contrast, the high school is performing better, with a higher statewide ranking, stronger graduation and dropout rates, and better science assessment scores. However, the high school also faces high chronic absenteeism, suggesting attendance issues may be a concern across both grade levels.
Despite the relative strength of the high school, the overall performance of the schools in Le Roy is concerning, with the district ranked 231 out of 264 in Kansas and having a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The schools' low per-student spending and small class sizes indicate that additional resources and targeted interventions may be needed to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by these institutions.
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