Summary:
The 67432 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in this area show a mix of academic performance, with Clay Center Community High School and Garfield Elementary School standing out as the top performers, while Clay Center Community Middle School lags behind.
Clay Center Community High School is consistently ranked among the top 50-100 high schools in Kansas, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 89.5% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate, along with strong academic performance, with 43.89% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 60.97% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, Clay Center Community Middle School has lower proficiency rates compared to the county and state, particularly in Mathematics.
Among the elementary schools, Garfield Elementary School stands out, ranking in the top 25% of Kansas elementary schools and outperforming the county and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. However, the data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 19.5% to 19.5%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Further analysis is needed to understand the root causes of this issue and develop strategies to address it.
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