Summary:
The city of Caldwell, Kansas has 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school). The data suggests that while the Caldwell Elementary School is performing relatively well compared to the state, the Caldwell Secondary School is facing significant challenges and has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking and performance ratings.
Caldwell Elementary School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 229 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and outperforming the state average in several key academic areas, including English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18:1. In contrast, Caldwell Secondary School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, from 293rd in 2021-2022 to 198th in 2023-2024, and its rating has dropped from 0 stars to 2 stars over the same period, indicating significant challenges in academic performance.
The data also reveals that the Caldwell school district serves a predominantly low-income student population, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients at both the elementary and secondary schools. This may be a contributing factor to the academic challenges faced by the secondary school. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student between the elementary and secondary schools may also play a role in the performance disparities observed.
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