Summary:
The 67204 zip code area of Wichita, Kansas is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the schools in this area generally perform below the district and state averages on standardized tests, two magnet schools, Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary and McLean Science/Technical Magnet Elementary, stand out with significantly higher academic performance.
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary and McLean Science/Technical Magnet Elementary consistently outperform the other schools, with over 49% and 62% of their students proficient or better in English Language Arts, respectively, and over 34% and 49% proficient or better in Mathematics. These two schools are also ranked among the top elementary schools in the state. In contrast, Cloud Elementary and Ortiz Elementary School have the lowest test scores, with less than 20% of students proficient or better in Mathematics.
The schools in this zip code face significant challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism and a majority of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The Wichita school district as a whole is ranked 245 out of 264 districts in the state, with all schools in this zip code receiving 0 or 1 star ratings from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the district may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by the schools in this area.
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