Summary:
The city of Nortonville, Kansas has only one school serving grades PK-8, Jefferson County North Elementary/Middle. This school is part of the Jefferson County North school district, which is ranked 191 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Jefferson County North Elementary/Middle is not a standout school, it has maintained relatively consistent academic performance, with English Language Arts and math proficiency rates hovering around the state average over the past two school years. The school's performance varies significantly by grade level, with 4th grade ELA and 3rd grade math being particular strengths, while 6th-8th grade math is an area of weakness. The school has a 33.54% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
The school's spending per student was $10,885 in the 2018-2019 school year, and the student-teacher ratio was 15.7 in the 2022-2023 school year. These metrics are within typical ranges, but it's unclear how these factors may be influencing the school's academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that Jefferson County North Elementary/Middle is a relatively average-performing school, with some areas of strength and weakness. Continued monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve student outcomes, particularly in the lower-performing grade levels and for economically disadvantaged students.
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