Summary:
The city of Clifton, Kansas is home to two schools: Clifton-Clyde Middle School and Clifton-Clyde Grade School K-3, both part of the Clifton-Clyde school district. While the middle school has a 2-star rating and ranks 203 out of 362 Kansas middle schools, it performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, the elementary school stands out for its strong Mathematics performance, with 3rd-grade students exceeding district and state averages.
Clifton-Clyde Middle School's English Language Arts proficiency rates range from 25% to 52.16% across different grade levels, with the highest performance in 5th grade. However, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates are significantly lower, ranging from 3.84% to 34.77%. Clifton-Clyde Grade School K-3, on the other hand, boasts a 42.1% English Language Arts proficiency rate and a 45% Mathematics proficiency rate for 3rd grade, outperforming the district and state averages.
Both schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, with over 40% of students receiving this assistance. The schools' spending per student and student-teacher ratios are also similar, suggesting a consistent level of resource allocation and staffing across the district. These factors may influence the schools' overall academic performance and resource needs, and further investigation into the factors contributing to the performance differences between the middle school and elementary school could help identify best practices to be shared across the district.
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