Summary:
The city of Chetopa, Kansas is home to two public schools: Chetopa Elementary and Chetopa High, both of which serve students in the Chetopa-St. Paul school district. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture of the academic performance of these schools, with both the elementary and high school struggling to meet state averages.
Chetopa Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Similarly, Chetopa High has also struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Kansas high schools and receiving a 0-star rating in 2018-2019, though it has improved to a 1-star rating in recent years. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages, with Chetopa Elementary's proficiency rates at 20% in both subjects and Chetopa High's even lower at 20.45% in ELA and 6.81% in Math.
The data also reveals that both Chetopa Elementary and Chetopa High have very high free and reduced lunch rates, at 76.06% and 82.09% respectively, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios at both schools, their academic performance remains poor, suggesting that factors beyond just staffing levels may be impacting student outcomes, such as resource allocation, curriculum, or instructional practices. Addressing the challenges faced by these schools will likely require a multi-faceted approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the Chetopa community.
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