Summary:
The 66616 zip code in Topeka, Kansas is home to a single middle school, Chase Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Kansas middle schools over the past three years and is performing well below average, with low proficiency rates in core academic subjects compared to the Topeka Public Schools district and the state of Kansas.
Chase Middle School's performance is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, and only 20.65% of its students were proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to 29.91% for Topeka Public Schools and 44.47% for the state. The school also struggles with high poverty levels, with 92.93% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and a relatively small student population of 368 students. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% and a dropout rate of 1.3%.
Overall, the data suggests that Chase Middle School is a low-performing school that faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students. Addressing the achievement gaps, high poverty levels, and other factors impacting the school's performance will be crucial for improving student outcomes and ensuring the success of the students in this community.
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