Summary:
The 66012 zip code area in Kansas is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the data reveals a stark contrast in performance, with Linwood Elementary School standing out as a high-performing institution, the other schools in the area appear to be underperforming.
Linwood Elementary School, part of the Basehor-Linwood school district, is ranked 81 out of 660 Kansas elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts significantly higher test scores compared to the state and district averages, with 64.27% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 58.92% in Mathematics. In contrast, Bonner Springs High School, Robert E. Clark Middle School, and Bonner Springs Elementary School, all part of the Bonner Springs school district, have lower test scores and lower statewide rankings.
The data also reveals significant differences in the socioeconomic status of the student populations, with Linwood Elementary School having a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 14.17%, while the other schools in the area range from 43.76% to 60.22%. This suggests that the factors contributing to Linwood's success, such as higher socioeconomic status and potentially more resources, are not evenly distributed across the district, raising concerns about educational equity and the need to ensure that all students have access to high-quality education, regardless of their background.
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