Summary:
The city of Richmond, Kansas is home to two schools - Central Heights High School and Central Heights Elementary School, both part of the Central Heights school district. While the high school has shown fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past 3 years, it currently ranks 88 out of 318 Kansas high schools and outperforms the state average in several key test score metrics. In contrast, the elementary school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 258th to 452nd over the same period, despite outperforming the state average in several grade-level test score metrics.
Both schools face similar challenges, with high free/reduced lunch rates of 48.64% at the high school and 53.85% at the elementary school, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges in the district. Additionally, there is a significant disparity in spending per student, with the elementary school spending $16,769 per student compared to $11,241 per student at the high school. This raises questions about the allocation of resources and how they are being utilized to support student learning and outcomes.
Overall, the data suggests that while the schools in Richmond, Kansas have some standout performance metrics, they also face challenges that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions. The fluctuating and declining performance at the high school and elementary school, respectively, as well as the socioeconomic factors and resource allocation disparities, highlight the need for the district to closely monitor and address these issues to ensure the continued academic success of their students.
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