Summary:
The 66612 zip code area of Topeka, Kansas is home to a single elementary school, Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School. This public magnet school serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 434 students. While the school has a focus on science and fine arts, its academic performance is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas tested.
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School is ranked 514 out of 656 Kansas elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year and has a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% and low proficiency rates, with only 34.82% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 27.51% proficient or better in math, compared to state averages of 44.47% and 38.73%, respectively. Despite higher spending per student ($12,909) and smaller class sizes (student-teacher ratio of 9.7), the school's educational outcomes remain a concern, suggesting the need for a closer examination of the school's educational approach and resource allocation.
The data indicates that the 66612 zip code area lacks school choice and competition, as Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School is the sole elementary school serving the community. With a high percentage of students (93.55%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its high-need student population. While the school's focus on science and fine arts may be unique, it appears to be failing to adequately address the core academic needs of its students, as evidenced by the low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
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