Summary:
Barber County North, Kansas is home to a single elementary school, Medicine Lodge Grade School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. While the school benefits from smaller class sizes, its academic performance on state assessments lags behind district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Medicine Lodge Grade School has a diverse student population, with 86.54% White, 2.31% African American, and 5.77% Hispanic students. However, the school faces challenges related to its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 56.54% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic struggles, and the district may need to provide additional resources and support to address the unique needs of this student population.
Over the past three years, Barber County North has seen a decline in the statewide ranking of Medicine Lodge Grade School, from 337th out of 670 Kansas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 455th out of 660 in 2022-2023. This trend suggests that the school is not keeping pace with improvements in other schools across the state, and the district may need to closely examine its instructional practices, resource allocation, and strategies to support student learning and achievement.
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