Summary:
The city of Carbondale, Kansas is home to two schools: Carbondale Attendance Center, a middle school, and Santa Fe Trail High School. These schools have faced academic challenges, with both institutions performing below the state average on standardized tests and having relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Carbondale Attendance Center has seen fluctuating performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 193rd out of 362 Kansas middle schools in 2022-2023 to 274th out of 368 in 2021-2022, and then improving to 173rd out of 362 in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state average, with around 20-40% of students meeting proficiency standards. In contrast, Santa Fe Trail High School has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 214th out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 275th out of 318 in 2023-2024. The high school's proficiency rates are particularly low, with only around 6-22% of students meeting proficiency standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students (around 45%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While the middle school has a slightly higher spending per student and a higher student-teacher ratio compared to the high school, these factors do not seem to translate into significantly better academic performance. Overall, the data highlights the academic struggles faced by the schools in Carbondale, particularly at the high school level, and suggests that addressing the socioeconomic factors and implementing targeted interventions may be crucial in improving educational outcomes for students in this community.
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