Summary:
The city of Augusta, Kansas has 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data analysis reveals that Garfield Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 25% of elementary schools in the state with a 4-star rating. Ewalt Elementary also performs well above the district and state averages, ranking in the top 40% of elementary schools in Kansas with a 3-star rating.
The data shows significant performance gaps between the top-performing school, Garfield Elementary, and the other schools in the district. There appears to be a potential correlation between per-student spending and school performance, with Garfield Elementary having the highest per-student spending and the highest performance. However, socioeconomic factors, such as free and reduced-price lunch rates, may also play a role in student performance.
The data also reveals consistent underperformance at the high school level, with Augusta Senior High consistently ranking in the bottom half of high schools in the state. Additionally, some schools, such as Augusta Middle School and Lincoln Elementary, have seen their statewide rankings decline over the past few years, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and improvement efforts across the Augusta school district.
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