Summary:
The 67740 zip code is home to two schools, Hoxie Elementary and Hoxie High, both part of the Hoxie Community Schools district. While Hoxie Elementary is a standout performer, ranking in the top 27% of Kansas elementary schools, Hoxie High has more mixed results, with some grades and subjects exceeding state averages and others lagging behind.
Hoxie Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with 56.09% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 50.8% in Math across all grades. The school's 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade ELA and Math scores significantly exceed the state averages. Additionally, Hoxie Elementary has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% and spends $11,381 per student, higher than the state average. In contrast, Hoxie High's performance is more uneven, with 48.8% proficient in ELA and 47.05% in Math across all grades, and its 10th-grade Math scores (32.14% proficient) lagging behind the state average (33.59%).
Despite the differences in performance, both schools have strong student-teacher ratios, with Hoxie Elementary at 13.3 and Hoxie High at 10.4. Hoxie High also stands out with an impressive 89.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate. The significant difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the elementary and high school (40.4% vs. 26.37%) suggests potential socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student performance and needs, which could be an area for further investigation.
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