Summary:
The 66720 zip code area is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12: Chanute Elementary School, Chanute High, and Royster Middle School, all part of the Chanute Public Schools district. While Chanute High stands out as a high-performing school, the data reveals a mixed picture of academic achievement across the district, with Royster Middle School lagging behind in proficiency.
Chanute High School is the standout performer, ranking 66th out of 318 Kansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 10th grade students. In contrast, Chanute Elementary School, while still performing reasonably well, ranks lower than Chanute High but exceeds the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science proficiency for all grades. Royster Middle School, however, struggles compared to the district and state, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Across the three schools, student-teacher ratios vary, with Royster Middle School having the lowest ratio at 15.6, followed by Chanute Elementary at 17.2 and Chanute High at 17.8. However, the lower student-teacher ratio at Royster Middle School does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just student-teacher ratios, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, play a significant role in student achievement. Additionally, all three schools have a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.46% at Chanute High to 70.11% at Chanute Elementary, indicating that the district may need to address socioeconomic factors that can impact student learning and academic performance.
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