Summary:
The city of Clearwater, Kansas is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The standout school in the district is Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School, which consistently ranks in the top 30% of Kansas middle schools and outperforms the Clearwater district and the state in academic proficiency across multiple subjects. This middle school's strong performance may be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3.
At the elementary level, Clearwater Elementary West stands out with impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, often exceeding the district and state averages. The school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates are particularly strong, further highlighting its academic success. In contrast, Clearwater High School has generally lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state, with the exception of Science.
The data suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, and academic performance. Clearwater Elementary West, with the highest free and reduced-price lunch rate, also has the lowest proficiency rates among the three schools. However, the district appears to be allocating resources effectively, as evidenced by the consistent funding and staffing levels across the schools, with student-teacher ratios ranging from 14.5 to 15.3.
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