Summary:
The 67114 zip code area is home to two middle schools - Chisholm Middle School and Santa Fe 5/6 Center. Both schools serve students in grades 5-8 and are part of the Newton school district.
Based on the available data, neither Chisholm Middle School nor Santa Fe 5/6 Center appear to be standout performers. Both schools consistently underperform compared to state averages on key metrics like test scores and proficiency rates. For example, in 2024-2025, Chisholm Middle School had only 29.16% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.47%. Similarly, in the same year, Santa Fe 5/6 Center had 25.1% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 38.73%. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with 19.5% of students chronically absent in 2024-2025.
The data also suggests that these schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (57.52% at Chisholm Middle School and 59.81% at Santa Fe 5/6 Center in 2023-2024). The differences in per-student spending between the two schools (over $1,000 per student) may indicate potential issues with resource allocation or funding distribution within the district. Overall, the middle schools in the 67114 zip code area appear to be struggling to meet state standards and face a variety of challenges that may be impacting student outcomes.
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