Summary:
The city of Saint Marys, Kansas is home to two schools - St Marys Elementary and St. Marys Junior Senior High, both part of the Kaw Valley school district. While St Marys Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Kansas elementary schools and maintains strong academic performance, the high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years.
St Marys Elementary stands out as the stronger of the two schools, with test scores significantly above district and state averages across core subjects. The school has reached as high as #149 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and is currently rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. In contrast, St. Marys Junior Senior High has dropped from #107 out of 327 schools to #179 out of 332, and is rated just 2 out of 5 stars.
Both schools have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges in the district. The data suggests a significant performance gap between the elementary and high school, which may point to difficulties in maintaining academic achievement as students progress through the school system. Further analysis would be needed to fully understand the drivers behind these trends and identify opportunities for improvement across the district.
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