Summary:
The city of Russell, Kansas is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the Russell County school district as a whole is underperforming compared to the state, there are some standout schools that are outpacing their peers.
Bickerdyke Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with strong student proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that exceed both the district and state averages. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years. In contrast, Ruppenthal Middle is the highest-performing school in the district, despite having lower overall performance compared to the state average.
Across the district, schools face challenges related to high rates of students qualifying for free and reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. However, the schools in Russell County also benefit from higher-than-average spending per student and smaller class sizes, which may contribute to the performance of the standout schools. Further investigation into the factors driving the success of Bickerdyke Elementary and Ruppenthal Middle could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.
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