Summary:
The city of Osawatomie, Kansas is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school), and 0 alternative schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with Trojan Elementary and Osawatomie High School consistently underperforming compared to state averages, while Osawatomie Middle School exceeds them.
The data also reveals high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism across the district, with the Swenson Early Childhood Education Center having a particularly high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 66.32%. Despite these challenges, Osawatomie Middle School stands out as a bright spot, with the highest performance on state assessments, particularly in science, where 43.09% of students were proficient or better in 2024-2025.
Overall, the data provides a comprehensive view of the schools in Osawatomie, Kansas, highlighting both areas of concern and potential strengths. Further investigation into the factors contributing to the disparities in academic performance, as well as strategies to address the high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, could help the district improve educational outcomes for all students.
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