Summary:
The elementary schools located in Hays, Kansas provide a diverse educational landscape for students in grades K-5. This analysis examines the performance and characteristics of the 4 elementary schools in the district: Roosevelt Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Elementary, Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary, and Lincoln Elementary.
Among the standout schools, Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary emerges as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Kansas and earning a 5-star rating. Its test scores significantly exceed the Hays district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. Woodrow Wilson Elementary also stands out, ranking in the top 181 schools in Kansas and earning a 4-star rating, with test scores above the district and state averages.
In contrast, Lincoln Elementary appears to be the weakest performer, ranking in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools and earning only a 2-star rating. Its test scores lag behind the Hays district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics. The disparities in academic achievement across the schools suggest that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to the differences in student outcomes.
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