Summary:
The city of Peabody, Kansas is home to two public schools: Peabody-Burns Elementary and Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School, both of which serve students in the Peabody-Burns school district. Unfortunately, the data indicates that these schools are struggling, with both institutions performing significantly below state averages on standardized tests and ranking very low compared to other schools in Kansas.
Peabody-Burns Elementary has proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are far below the state averages across all grade levels. Similarly, Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School also has lower proficiency rates than the state averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The 10th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at the high school is only 10%, compared to the state average of 27.57%. Both schools are also ranked very low, with Peabody-Burns Elementary ranked 579 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School ranked 308 out of 318 Kansas high schools.
Despite the low performance, the schools have relatively high spending per student, suggesting that funding may not be the primary issue. The high free and reduced lunch rates at both schools, however, indicate that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may contribute to the schools' struggles. Additionally, the small student-teacher ratios at both schools could be a positive factor, but this does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the educational landscape in Peabody, Kansas, and addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that addresses the root causes of the schools' underperformance.
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