Summary:
The Prairie View school district in Kansas consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and improving schools in the district, with Parker Elementary and Prairie View High standing out as the strongest performers.
Parker Elementary consistently performs above the district and state averages on standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2024-2025 school year, it ranked 204 out of 656 Kansas elementary schools and was rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, making it a standout school in the district. While Prairie View High is not the top performer, it has shown improvement in recent years, with a 2023-2024 ranking of 143 out of 318 Kansas high schools and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data also reveals a district-wide issue of high chronic absenteeism, with all schools in the district having a rate of 19.5%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the varying percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggest that the schools serve student populations with different socioeconomic backgrounds, which may be a factor in the observed differences in academic performance and could inform targeted interventions or resource allocation decisions.
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