Summary:
The 66762 zip code area of Pittsburg, Kansas is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing schools in the district, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address these disparities.
Among the standout schools, Lakeside Elementary and Geo E Nettels Elementary are the top performers, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Pittsburg Middle School also stands out as the highest-performing secondary school in the area. In contrast, Meadowlark Elementary and Westside Elementary tend to underperform compared to the district and state averages.
The data also reveals significant variations in school funding and staffing, with spending per student ranging from $8,368 at Pittsburg Middle School to $13,993 at Meadowlark Elementary, and student-teacher ratios varying from 12.7 at Geo E Nettels Elementary to 24.5 at Westside Elementary. These differences suggest that resource allocation may not be equitable across the Pittsburg school district, and further analysis could explore the relationship between funding, staffing, and student outcomes.
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