Summary:
The 66801 zip code area of Emporia, Kansas is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the Emporia School District as a whole struggles, with most schools performing below the state average, a few standout elementary schools in this area are worth highlighting.
Timmerman Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the highest in the district. Village Elementary and Walnut Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, with 2-star ratings. In contrast, Logan Ave Elementary appears to be the lowest-performing school, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, and academic performance. Schools with higher poverty rates, such as W.A. White Elementary (84.47% free and reduced lunch), tend to have lower test scores. Additionally, schools with higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios, like Riverside Elementary and Timmerman Elementary, generally perform better academically, highlighting the importance of resource allocation in supporting student success.
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