Summary:
The city of Belle Plaine, Kansas is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Belle Plaine Elementary, Belle Plaine High, and Belle Plaine Middle. Unfortunately, the data indicates that these schools are consistently performing below state averages on key metrics like test scores and school rankings, with no clear standout performers in the district.
Across the three Belle Plaine schools, test scores are significantly lower than the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. All three schools rank in the bottom half of their respective school types in Kansas, with Belle Plaine Elementary and Belle Plaine Middle ranking in the bottom quarter. Additionally, the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.05% at Belle Plaine High to 54.02% at Belle Plaine Middle.
The data suggests that the Belle Plaine school district faces systemic challenges that need to be addressed. Despite relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools are struggling to improve academic outcomes. This raises questions about how the district is allocating resources and whether more targeted interventions are needed to support students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the district to improve the educational experiences and outcomes for all students in Belle Plaine.
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