Summary:
The city of Burlingame, Kansas is home to two schools: Burlingame Junior/Senior High and Burlingame Elementary, both part of the Burlingame Public School district. While Burlingame Elementary has shown relatively strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in core subjects compared to district and state averages, Burlingame Junior/Senior High has historically ranked lower among Kansas high schools, though its performance has shown some improvement in recent years.
Burlingame Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were above 40% in several grade levels during the 2022-2023 school year, outperforming the district and state. In contrast, Burlingame Junior/Senior High's proficiency rates in these subjects are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions. However, the high school's ranking improved from 286 out of 324 in 2021-2022 to 180 out of 327 in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger rating increased from 1 to 2 stars, indicating progress.
Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, there is a notable difference in spending per student, with Burlingame Junior/Senior High spending $12,569 and Burlingame Elementary spending $10,227 in the 2018-2019 school year. These factors may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools and the overall educational landscape in Burlingame, Kansas.
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