Summary:
The city of Burden, Kansas is home to two schools: Central Elementary and Central Junior-Senior High. While Central Junior-Senior High is a standout performer, ranking 69 out of 318 Kansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating, Central Elementary appears to be struggling, with a declining statewide ranking and proficiency rates below the state average in many subjects.
Central Junior-Senior High has seen significant improvements in recent years, moving from a 2-star to a 4-star rating. Its students outperform the state average in key subjects like 10th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Central Elementary has a 3-star rating and its performance has declined, with its statewide ranking dropping from 261 out of 660 in 2022-2023 to 393 out of 653 in the current school year.
Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 57% of students at Central Elementary and over 63% at Central Junior-Senior High qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This may be a contributing factor to the performance challenges observed, particularly at the elementary school level. The data also suggests a difference in resource allocation, with Central Junior-Senior High spending significantly more per student than Central Elementary.
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