Summary:
The 67756 zip code is home to two schools, St Francis Elementary and St Francis High, both part of the St Francis Community School district. While these schools have seen significant declines in their statewide rankings over the past few years, there are some concerning trends in their academic performance and resource allocation that warrant further investigation.
Both St Francis Elementary and St Francis High have experienced drops in their statewide rankings, with St Francis Elementary falling from 175th out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 500th out of 653 in 2023-2024, and St Francis High declining from 129th out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 278th out of 318 in 2023-2024. These substantial drops in ranking suggest that the schools may be facing challenges in maintaining their academic standards and competitiveness.
Additionally, the schools' proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are below the state averages, with the largest gaps in 3rd and 5th grade at St Francis Elementary and in 10th grade Mathematics at St Francis High. Despite relatively high per-student spending, the schools' academic outcomes do not seem to be commensurate with the level of resources, raising questions about the efficient allocation and utilization of these funds. The high rates of economic disadvantage among the student populations may also be a significant factor impacting the schools' performance, and targeted interventions and support programs focused on addressing the needs of these students could be beneficial.
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