Summary:
The Altoona-Midway school district in Kansas serves two schools: Altoona-Midway Middle/High School and Altoona-Midway Elementary. While the middle/high school has struggled, with low test scores and a low statewide ranking, the elementary school has shown significant improvement, moving from a 0-star rating to a 4-star rating over the past few years.
The data reveals that Altoona-Midway Elementary is the standout school in the district. The elementary school has higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the middle/high school. In contrast, Altoona-Midway Middle/High School has significantly lower test scores compared to the state average, with only 28.56% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 7.14% proficient or better in Mathematics.
Both schools have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, with Altoona-Midway Elementary at 77.61% and Altoona-Midway Middle/High School at 65.43%. The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a role in the schools' performance, and the importance of early intervention and a solid foundation in the early grades is highlighted by the stronger performance of the elementary school.
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