Summary:
The city of Mound City, Kansas is home to two schools - Jayhawk Elementary and Jayhawk-Linn High, both part of the Jayhawk School District. While Jayhawk Elementary consistently performs well, with high test scores and a stable 3-star rating, Jayhawk-Linn High has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 132nd to 277th place over the past two years, resulting in a 1-star rating.
Jayhawk Elementary stands out with relatively high test scores, particularly in 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, outperforming both the district and state averages. In contrast, Jayhawk-Linn High struggles with low test scores across all grades and subjects compared to state averages. Both schools, however, face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 19.5%.
Interestingly, Jayhawk-Linn High spends more per student ($13,748) compared to Jayhawk Elementary ($12,125) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (10:1) than Jayhawk Elementary (13.1:1). This suggests that resources are being directed towards the high school, but the academic outcomes do not reflect this investment. Addressing attendance issues, socioeconomic factors, and ensuring equitable resource allocation may be key areas for the district to focus on to improve the overall performance of schools in Mound City.
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