Summary:
The Copeland area is home to two schools: Copeland Elementary and South Gray Junior High. While both schools serve the Copeland community, they exhibit distinct performance characteristics.
Copeland Elementary stands out as the higher-performing school, ranking 123 out of 656 Kansas elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, and maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%. In contrast, South Gray Junior High ranks 184 out of 363 Kansas middle schools, with a 2-star rating, and generally underperforms the state average in test scores, though it maintains a low dropout rate of 1.3%.
Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 50% of Copeland Elementary students and 60% of South Gray Junior High students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the schools maintain relatively high spending per student, suggesting a concerted effort to support their students. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the educational landscape in the Copeland area, highlighting the strengths of Copeland Elementary and the areas for improvement at South Gray Junior High.
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