Summary:
The 66609 zip code area in Topeka, Kansas is home to two alternative public schools: Topeka Virtual School and Avondale Academy. Both schools are struggling to provide quality education, as evidenced by their low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and other concerning metrics compared to the Topeka Public Schools district and the state of Kansas averages.
While the schools have relatively high graduation rates at 89.5%, their dropout rates are also high at 1.3%. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with both schools reporting a 19.5% rate. Academically, the schools are underperforming, with Topeka Virtual School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics being significantly lower than the district and state, and Avondale Academy having 0% proficiency in these subjects.
The data also reveals that Avondale Academy has a high free and reduced lunch rate of 66.67%, indicating a student population from low-income backgrounds. Additionally, Avondale Academy's spending per student is notably higher than the average, at $26,004, raising questions about the efficient use of resources and the effectiveness of the school's programs in improving student outcomes.
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