Summary:
The city of Oberlin, Kansas is home to two schools - Oberlin Elementary and Decatur Community Junior/Senior High. Both schools are part of the Oberlin school district, which is ranked 163 out of 264 districts in Kansas and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Oberlin Elementary is ranked 357 out of 656 Kansas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating. The school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, but stands out for its strong 5th grade science performance, with 64.69% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 45.08%. In contrast, Decatur Community Junior/Senior High is ranked 147 out of 332 Kansas high schools, with a 3-star rating. The high school boasts an impressive 89.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate, but also struggles with a 19.5% chronic absenteeism rate.
Academically, both schools show mixed results, with Oberlin Elementary performing above the state average in some grade levels for ELA and Math, while Decatur Community Junior/Senior High excels in 10th grade math, with 57.89% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 33.59%. However, both schools have a significant portion of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 57.53% and 56.29% respectively, which may contribute to the observed academic disparities. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the educational landscape in Oberlin, Kansas, highlighting areas of strength and opportunities for improvement across the two schools.
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