Summary:
The 66106 zip code area in Kansas is home to three middle schools: Turner Middle School, Argentine Middle, and Turner Sixth Grade Academy. These schools serve students in grades 6-8, with the exception of Turner Sixth Grade Academy, which is a specialized 6th-grade program.
Among the three schools, Turner Sixth Grade Academy stands out with the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2024-2025 school year, 30.2% of its 6th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 11.47% at Argentine Middle and 25.74% at Turner Middle School. However, all three schools face significant performance gaps compared to district and state averages, suggesting systemic challenges that may need to be addressed.
The schools in the 66106 zip code area share common characteristics, such as high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.86% at Argentine Middle to 83.57% at Turner Sixth Grade Academy. Additionally, all three schools have a 1.3% dropout rate and a 19.5% chronic absenteeism rate for the 2024-2025 school year. These factors, along with the variation in per-student spending, suggest the need for a closer examination of resource allocation and targeted interventions to support student success in this area.
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