Summary:
The Thunder Ridge Schools district in Kansas consists of three schools: Thunder Ridge Middle School, Thunder Ridge High School, and Thunder Ridge Elementary. The district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools.
Among the standout schools, Thunder Ridge High School ranks 89th out of 332 Kansas high schools and has a 4-star rating, with impressive 10th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rates. However, the school's 10th-grade Math proficiency rates are relatively low compared to the state average. Thunder Ridge Middle School is also a high performer, ranking 65th out of 362 Kansas middle schools and earning a 4-star rating, with strong performance in English Language Arts and Science assessments.
Despite these bright spots, the data reveals inconsistent performance across the district, with some schools and subjects underperforming compared to state averages. Additionally, all three schools in the district have alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates of 19.5%, which could be a significant factor impacting student learning and achievement. The district's overall ranking of 136th out of 264 in Kansas, along with the relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggest potential staffing and resource allocation concerns that may be contributing to the mixed academic results.
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