Summary:
The city of Kingman, Kansas is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school). Based on the available data, Kingman High School stands out as the top performer in the district, consistently ranking in the top 100 high schools in Kansas and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are above the district and state averages.
Kingman Elementary School has shown improvement in its state rankings over the past 3 years, moving from the bottom 40% of Kansas elementary schools to the bottom 25%. Its test scores are also close to or above the district averages. In contrast, Kingman Middle School and the Unified School District 331 Virtual School appear to be the weaker performers in the district, with lower state rankings and test scores.
The data also reveals significant differences in spending per student across the schools, ranging from $16,026 at Kingman Middle School to just $2,222 at the virtual school. This suggests the Kingman - Norwich school district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation to ensure more equitable funding across all schools. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates at Kingman Elementary and Middle Schools (over 50%) indicate these schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, which can present unique challenges and require additional support.
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