Circle

The Circle school district in Kansas consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 82 out of 264 in Kansas and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the district. Circle Greenwich Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating and very high proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Circle Benton Elementary is another high-performing elementary school, ranked 111 out of 656 in the state. On the other hand, Circle Towanda Elementary and Circle Oil Hill Elementary struggle, particularly in mathematics. The district's high school, Circle High, has shown improvement in recent years, moving from a 2-star to a 4-star rating.

The data reveals a district with significant disparities in performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools, particularly at the elementary level. The high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is also a concern that the district should address. Additionally, the wide range in free/reduced lunch percentages and per-student spending suggests the need for more equitable distribution of resources and targeted support for economically disadvantaged students.