Summary:
The Valley Falls school district in Kansas consists of two schools: Valley Falls Elementary serving grades PK-8 with 263 students, and Valley Falls High serving grades 9-12 with 128 students. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, as both have relatively low statewide rankings and ratings compared to other schools in Kansas.
Academically, both Valley Falls Elementary and Valley Falls High struggle, with students performing below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. Valley Falls Elementary's proficiency rates range from 11.11% to 70.83% in ELA and 11.11% to 52.17% in Math, while Valley Falls High's proficiency rates range from 17.14% to 28.56% in ELA and 17.14% in Math. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, around 19.5%, which may contribute to their academic challenges.
Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as both schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, around 35%. Spending per student is similar for both schools, around $12,000 per student. The consistent low performance across the district suggests a need for systemic changes to address the underlying issues and ensure that all students in the Valley Falls area receive a high-quality education.
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