Best Public Schools in Zip Code 67880

The 67880 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school). The data reveals a mixed picture, with some standout schools like Sullivan Elementary performing relatively well, while the district as a whole struggles with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and other challenges.

Sullivan Elementary stands out with stronger test scores in English Language Arts compared to the Ulysses district and state averages. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate than the district high school average. In contrast, Kepley Middle School and Ulysses High perform particularly poorly on test scores. The virtual Ulysses Community Learning Center (UCLC) has a different student demographic and higher graduation and lower dropout rates compared to the traditional high school.

Across the district, there are consistently low performance metrics, with all schools performing below state averages on key indicators like test scores and chronic absenteeism. The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.24% at Hickok Elementary to 77.53% at Kepley Middle School, suggest that poverty is a major factor impacting student outcomes in this community.