Summary:
Girard, Kansas is home to a single middle school, Girard Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 80th out of 362 Kansas middle schools in 2022-2023 to 172nd out of 363 in 2024-2025. While the school's science proficiency rates exceeded the state average, its English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates fell below the state averages.
Girard Middle School faces some challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% in 2024-2025, which is a concerning metric. Additionally, nearly half of the school's student population (48.58% in 2023-2024) is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's per-student spending of $9,095 in 2018-2019 may be an area for further investigation to ensure resources are being allocated effectively to support student learning and achievement.
Overall, Girard is home to a single middle school that has seen fluctuations in its performance, with mixed academic outcomes and some areas of concern, such as high chronic absenteeism and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Addressing these challenges could be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and providing a quality education for its students.
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