Summary:
The 67220 zip code area in Wichita, Kansas is home to 4 schools, including 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. However, the data reveals that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to the Wichita district and the state of Kansas on key metrics such as test scores and student achievement.
Across all 4 schools, proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the English Language Arts proficiency rates range from 23.02% to 29.74%, compared to 28.89% for Wichita and 44.47% for Kansas. Similarly, the Mathematics proficiency rates range from 9.55% to 16.87%, compared to 18.62% for Wichita and 38.73% for Kansas. Additionally, the schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with all 4 schools reporting 19.5% for the 2024-2025 school year, which is much higher than the state and national averages.
The schools in the 67220 zip code area also serve a predominantly low-income population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 73.94% to 85.23%. While the spending per student and student-teacher ratios are generally in line with state and district averages, the consistently low performance across all schools in the area suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying challenges and improve student outcomes.
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