Summary:
The 67846 zip code area of Garden City, Kansas is home to 18 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with significant disparities in academic achievement across the district.
Among the standout schools are Jennie Wilson Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top 25% of Kansas elementary schools, and Plymell Elementary, which also performs well above average. Another school showing significant improvement is Jennie Barker Elementary, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating over the past 3 years. In contrast, some schools, such as Abe Hubert Elementary, have much lower test scores, with only 23.22% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts.
The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism across all schools in the Garden City district, ranging from 19.5% to 19.5%. Additionally, there is a wide range in per-student spending, from $9,054 at Plymell Elementary to $13,629 at GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall, suggesting potential issues with resource allocation. Overall, the data highlights the need to address the disparities in performance and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the 67846 zip code area.
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