Girard

The Girard school district in Kansas consists of three schools: R V Haderlein Elementary, Girard High, and Girard Middle. The district is ranked 20 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the three schools, R V Haderlein Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, ranking in the top 20% of Kansas elementary schools with a 4-star rating. The school's test scores consistently exceed the district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Girard High and Girard Middle have test scores closer to the district and state averages, and are ranked in the middle and top 10% of Kansas schools, respectively.

The data also reveals that the Girard school district serves a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 42.76% to 53.28% across the three schools. Additionally, the spending per student varies considerably, with Girard High spending nearly $4,000 more per student than Girard Middle. Understanding the factors behind these differences could provide insights into the district's resource allocation and potential areas for improvement.