Summary:
The city of Effingham, Kansas is home to two schools - Atchison County Community Junior/Senior High and Atchison County Community Elementary School, both part of the Atchison County Community Schools district. Based on the available data, the Atchison County Community Elementary School appears to be the standout school in the area, outperforming the junior/senior high school and the state averages on various academic measures.
The elementary school is ranked 240 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and has a 3-star rating, significantly higher than the junior/senior high which is ranked 262 out of 318 Kansas high schools and has a 1-star rating. The elementary school's students demonstrate stronger proficiency in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, the elementary school has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively more advantaged student population.
In contrast, the junior/senior high school lags behind the elementary school and the state averages on academic performance, with lower proficiency rates in 10th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. The higher spending per student at the elementary school ($13,720) compared to the junior/senior high ($13,098) may also contribute to the elementary school's stronger academic outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that the Atchison County Community Elementary School is providing a more robust educational experience for its students in Effingham.
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