Victoria

The Victoria school district in Kansas consists of two schools: Victoria Elementary and Victoria Junior-Senior High School. While Victoria Elementary has consistently performed above the state average in mathematics and science, the high school has struggled with overall academic performance, ranking in the bottom third of Kansas high schools in recent years.

Victoria Elementary stands out for its strong performance in mathematics, with 51.12% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school also excels in 5th grade science, with 65.37% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 45.03%. In contrast, Victoria Junior-Senior High School outperforms the state average in 10th grade mathematics, with 30% proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 21.31%. However, both schools struggle with English Language Arts performance, with scores below the state average.

The data also reveals differences in funding and resources between the two schools. Victoria Elementary spends $9,473 per student, while Victoria Junior-Senior High School spends $12,540 per student. Additionally, the elementary school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 12.6, compared to 8.2 at the high school. Understanding the reasons behind these resource allocation differences and their impact on student outcomes could provide valuable insights for the district.