Flinthills

The Flinthills school district consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (Flinthills Primary School and Flinthills Intermediate School), 1 middle school (Flinthills Middle School), and 1 high school (Flinthills High School). The district faces several challenges, including declining performance at the high school, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and significant economic disadvantages among the student population.

Flinthills Middle School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 30% of middle schools in Kansas and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceed the state averages. In contrast, Flinthills High School has seen a decline in its state ranking over the past 3 years, dropping from 74th to 183rd out of 332 Kansas high schools, accompanied by a decrease in its SchoolDigger rating from 4 stars to 2 stars.

The district as a whole appears to be struggling, with all 4 schools ranking in the bottom half of their respective school types in the state. This suggests a need for a comprehensive review of the district's policies, resources, and strategies to improve student outcomes. The high rates of chronic absenteeism across all schools are a significant concern and likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by the district. Additionally, the wide range in spending per student, from $11,541 at the high school to $17,645 at the primary school, raises questions about the equity and allocation of resources within the district.