Summary:
The 66612 zip code area in Kansas is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in the student populations and academic performance of these institutions, highlighting both high-performing and low-performing schools serving diverse communities.
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School, the lone elementary school in the area, stands out with its strong focus on science and fine arts. This school boasts relatively high test scores, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.7. However, it also serves a high-need student population, with 93.55% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
The two high schools in the area, Topeka High and 500 Reach, present a stark contrast. Topeka High has relatively low test scores compared to the Topeka Public Schools district and the state of Kansas, with only 35.12% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 21.06% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, 500 Reach has a very low percentage of free or reduced-price lunch recipients at 1.6%, suggesting a more affluent student population, and a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.5%.
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