Summary:
The 67005 zip code area of Arkansas City, Kansas is home to 6 elementary schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools are part of the Arkansas City school district, which is ranked 235 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the schools, C 4 Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 311 out of 656 Kansas elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating. C 4 Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (51.06%) and Mathematics (42.54%) compared to the other schools and the district/state averages. The school also has the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 38.94%. Jefferson Elementary is the second-highest performing school, ranking 468 out of 656 and with a 1-star rating, and has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (39.3%) and Mathematics (37.27%) among the schools in the data set.
However, the overall performance of the schools in the 67005 zip code area is concerning, with all schools performing below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Additionally, the schools have high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 19.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The schools also serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 38.94% to 86.91%, indicating the need for additional support and resources to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.
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