Summary:
The 66512 zip code is home to a single standout middle school, Jefferson West Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. This school has consistently performed at a high level, ranking in the top 25% of Kansas middle schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.
Jefferson West Middle School outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 50.54% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 44.47%. The school also has a lower dropout rate of 1.3% compared to the state average.
While the school serves a population with moderate economic challenges, with 37.97% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, it is still able to achieve strong academic outcomes. The school's 15.2 student-teacher ratio suggests a relatively small class size and good access to teachers. However, the 19.5% chronic absenteeism rate is an area that could be targeted for improvement to ensure all students are consistently engaged and attending school.
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