Summary:
The schools in Arkansas City, Kansas serve a diverse student population, with 8 schools including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district faces significant challenges, with low proficiency rates compared to state averages, a few standout schools are showing that high performance is possible.
Jefferson Elementary is the top-performing school, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grades. C 4 Elementary also performs very well, with the second-highest proficiency rates. Meanwhile, Roosevelt Elementary has stronger proficiency rates than many of the other elementary schools, especially in Mathematics.
The high school in particular struggles, with proficiency rates around 14% in English Language Arts and 6% in Mathematics, well below state averages. This indicates major challenges at the secondary level that need to be addressed. Additionally, the elementary schools have very high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 43% to 86%, suggesting high levels of economic disadvantage in the student population. Understanding the practices and strategies at the top-performing schools could provide valuable insights to improve outcomes across the district.
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