Summary:
The city of Sedgwick, Kansas is home to two schools - R L Wright Elementary and Sedgwick High, both part of the Sedgwick Public Schools district. The data reveals a tale of two schools, with the elementary school standing out as a high-performing institution while the high school demonstrates a more mixed performance.
R L Wright Elementary consistently ranks in the top half of Kansas elementary schools and outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% and spends $8,250 per student. In contrast, Sedgwick High is ranked highly among Kansas high schools, reaching as high as 40th out of 327 in 2022-2023, and maintains a strong 89.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate. However, the high school's academic performance is more mixed, with some grades exceeding the district and state, while others fall behind.
The difference in per-student spending between the elementary and high school ($2,414) may contribute to the variations in academic performance and other metrics between the two schools. Additionally, the similar chronic absenteeism rates between the two schools suggest that attendance is an area of concern for the district as a whole, and interventions may be needed to address this issue. Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, as reflected in their free/reduced lunch rates, which may impact their academic performance and other outcomes.
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