Summary:
The city of Lakin, Kansas is home to 3 public schools serving grades K-12: Lakin Elementary, Lakin High, and Lakin Middle. These schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52% to 63% across the district.
Among the three schools, Lakin Middle stands out as the strongest performer, with a higher statewide ranking (2-3 stars out of 5) and better test scores, particularly in mathematics and science, compared to the elementary and high school. In contrast, Lakin Elementary has the lowest statewide ranking (1 star), but shows some bright spots, such as higher proficiency rates in 3rd grade math and English language arts compared to district and state averages.
The data also reveals inconsistent performance across grade levels within individual schools, suggesting a need to examine teaching practices and curriculum alignment. While the Lakin school district faces significant challenges, the pockets of success, particularly at the middle school level, provide opportunities for improvement efforts that could help raise achievement across the district.
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