Summary:
The city of Ulysses, Kansas is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one traditional and one virtual). The district faces significant challenges, with most schools performing well below state averages on key metrics like standardized test scores.
Sullivan Elementary stands out as a relative bright spot, with stronger test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Ulysses High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking and proficiency rates. Ulysses Community Learning Center (UCLC), the district's virtual high school, serves a much smaller and more affluent student population compared to the traditional high school.
The schools in the Ulysses school district have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.83% at Ulysses High to 76.39% at Hickok Elementary, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage in the district. This, combined with the low academic performance, raises concerns about equity and access to quality education in the area.
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