Summary:
The city of Belle Plaine, Kansas is home to three schools - Belle Plaine Elementary, Belle Plaine High, and Belle Plaine Middle. While the district as a whole is ranked 193 out of 266 districts in Kansas and rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the high school and the elementary/middle schools.
Belle Plaine High stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with a statewide ranking of 70 out of 318 Kansas high schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is stronger than the district and state averages, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In contrast, Belle Plaine Elementary and Belle Plaine Middle have very low statewide rankings and 1-star or 0-star ratings, with significantly lower test scores across all grade levels and subject areas.
The data also reveals that the schools in the Belle Plaine district have relatively small enrollments, high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and relatively low spending per student. These factors may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by the elementary and middle schools, and the district should consider implementing targeted interventions to support student success across all grade levels.
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