Summary:
The Piper-Kansas City school district consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population, with moderate levels of economic diversity as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates across the schools.
Among the standout schools in the district, Piper Creek Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of Kansas elementary schools, with strong test scores and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Piper High has seen a significant decline in its state-wide ranking, dropping from 86th out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 154th out of 327 in 2022-2023, which warrants further investigation.
The district-wide free/reduced lunch rates suggest a moderate level of economic diversity, but the significant variation in spending per student between the schools may indicate potential equity issues that should be explored further. Additionally, the demographic shifts observed, with Piper High having a higher percentage of minority students compared to the elementary schools, could have implications for the schools' performance and resource allocation.
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