Summary:
The 67019 zip code is home to two schools: Central Elementary and Central Junior-Senior High. While Central Elementary has shown mixed academic performance, Central Junior-Senior High stands out as a strong-performing school, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Kansas and achieving high proficiency rates in core subjects.
Central Junior-Senior High has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, a high graduation rate of 89.5%, and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. In contrast, Central Elementary has shown some fluctuations in its academic performance, with proficiency rates in certain grades and subjects below the state average. Both schools serve a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, which can present unique challenges and require additional resources and support to address.
Attendance is a concern for both schools, as they have a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, which is higher than the state average. Central Junior-Senior High spends more per student ($14,464) compared to Central Elementary ($10,475) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (10:1) compared to Central Elementary (16.5:1). These differences in resources and staffing may contribute to the stronger performance of Central Junior-Senior High.
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