Summary:
The city of El Dorado, Kansas is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area show a wide range of academic performance, with Grandview Elementary and Circle Oil Hill Elementary consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, the majority of schools in the El Dorado and Circle school districts perform below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The data reveals significant differences in academic performance and student demographics across the schools. Grandview Elementary and Circle Oil Hill Elementary stand out, with over 45% of their students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the majority of schools in the district have much lower proficiency rates. The schools also vary widely in their free/reduced lunch rates, from 1.12% at the El Dorado Virtual School to 76.57% at Blackmore Elementary, suggesting significant socioeconomic diversity within the district.
The analysis of the data indicates that the El Dorado school district as a whole may be facing systemic challenges, with most schools ranked in the bottom half of Kansas schools. The stark performance differences between the top-performing schools and the rest of the district, as well as the wide range in student demographics, suggest that addressing these underlying issues should be a priority for the district. By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the schools in this area, parents and policymakers can work to ensure that all students in El Dorado have access to a high-quality education.
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