Summary:
The city of McPherson, Kansas is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with Washington Elementary and Eisenhower Elementary consistently outperforming the other schools, as well as the district and state averages on standardized tests.
Washington Elementary stands out as the top performer, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades. It is ranked in the top 25% of elementary schools statewide. Eisenhower Elementary is another strong performer, with test scores well above the district and state averages and a particularly high science proficiency rate of 74.4%. In contrast, Roosevelt Elementary lags behind the other schools in the district.
While McPherson High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, it has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6. The district-wide average student-teacher ratio is 13.4, which may contribute to the generally strong performance of the elementary schools. However, the significant variation in per-student spending, from $8,068 at Washington Elementary to $12,372 at Roosevelt Elementary, raises questions about the relationship between funding and academic outcomes in the McPherson district.
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