Summary:
The city of Osage City, Kansas is home to three public schools: Osage City Elementary, Osage City High, and Osage City Middle School. Based on the available data, Osage City Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the Osage City district, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Kansas middle schools and outperforming state averages on test scores, particularly in mathematics.
In contrast, Osage City High School has struggled, ranking in the middle 50% of Kansas high schools and earning only a 3-star rating. Its test scores, especially in English Language Arts, lag behind the state averages. Osage City Elementary falls somewhere in the middle, with a 3-star rating and mixed test scores compared to state averages. It has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past 3 years, dropping from the top 25% to the middle 40% of Kansas elementary schools.
Overall, the data suggests that Osage City Middle School is the strongest performer in the district, while the elementary and high schools face some challenges that may require further analysis and targeted interventions to improve academic outcomes. The district as a whole serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across all three schools.
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