Summary:
Trego County, Kansas is home to two schools - Trego Grade School and Trego Community High School. While Trego Community High is a relatively strong performer compared to other Kansas high schools, Trego Grade School has struggled academically, with test scores consistently below the county and state averages.
Trego Community High School has a higher statewide ranking, with a 3-star rating in 2024-2025 compared to Trego Grade School's 1-star rating. It also has higher test scores, a better graduation rate of 89.5%, and a lower dropout rate of 1.3%. In contrast, Trego Grade School's test proficiency rates ranged from 17.13% to 51.6% in ELA and 22.85% to 41.93% in Math, all below the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has hovered around the bottom 25% of Kansas elementary schools in recent years.
Both schools face challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism at nearly double the state average. Additionally, the schools have relatively high spending per student, but this does not seem to be translating into strong academic outcomes, particularly at the elementary level. Addressing attendance issues and examining how resources are being allocated could be important areas of focus for the Trego County school district.
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