Summary:
The 66713 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school), and no middle schools or alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in this area, with Central Elementary standing out as a strong performer and Unified School District 508 eAcademy facing more significant academic challenges.
Central Elementary is a standout school, ranked 118 out of 656 Kansas elementary schools in 2024-2025 with a 4-star rating. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in ELA and Math across all grade levels, particularly in 3rd-6th grade. In contrast, Unified School District 508 eAcademy, the virtual high school, struggles academically with significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the other schools.
Baxter Springs High is another high-performing school, ranked 64 out of 332 Kansas high schools in 2024-2025 with a 4-star rating. The school boasts an impressive 89.5% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate, along with strong academic performance, especially in 8th grade ELA and Math. However, the elementary schools in the 66713 zip code have high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a relatively low-income student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by some of the schools.
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