Summary:
The 67449 zip code in Kansas is home to a single middle school, Herington Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 94 students. The school faces significant challenges, ranking 294 out of 363 Kansas middle schools and earning a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Herington Middle School struggles, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in English Language Arts (26.95% vs. 44.47%), Mathematics (27.77% vs. 38.73%), and Science (30% vs. 41.44%). The school also has a high dropout rate of 1.3% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, both of which can negatively impact student learning and outcomes. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 70.21% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the challenges faced by Herington Middle School, the data suggests that the school may be in decline, with its ranking dropping from 257 out of 362 Kansas middle schools in 2023-2024 to 294 out of 363 in 2024-2025. This decline, coupled with the school's low academic performance and high rates of economic disadvantage and chronic absenteeism, indicates a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Herington Middle School.
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