Summary:
Concordia, Kansas is home to a single middle school, Concordia Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. The school's performance data suggests it is outperforming the district and state averages in several key areas, particularly in mathematics and English Language Arts. However, the school also faces some challenges, including a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
Concordia Middle School had a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% for the 2024-2025 school year, which is higher than the state average. In terms of academic performance, the school outperformed the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 48.57% and 53.36% of students proficient or better, respectively. The school also had strong performance in 5th and 6th grade subject-specific tests, exceeding state averages.
While Concordia Middle School is performing well academically, the school faces some challenges. Nearly 60% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school also spends a relatively high amount per student ($12,698) compared to the state average, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. Overall, Concordia Middle School appears to be a strong performer in the region, but the higher chronic absenteeism rate and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may require additional attention and support.
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