Summary:
The city of Saint Francis, Kansas is home to two schools - St Francis Elementary and St Francis High, both part of the St Francis Community School district. While St Francis Elementary appears to be the stronger performing school, both institutions face significant challenges in providing quality education to their students.
St Francis Elementary outperforms its high school counterpart, with higher test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. However, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, going from a 4-star rating in 2021-2022 to a 1-star rating in 2023-2024. In contrast, St Francis High has significantly lower test scores compared to the state averages, especially in Mathematics and Science, and its statewide ranking has dropped from 129th in 2021-2022 to 278th in 2023-2024, earning it a 1-star rating.
Both schools have high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance. Additionally, the relatively high spending per student at both schools does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes, particularly at the high school level. The lower student-teacher ratio at the high school level also does not appear to be providing a significant advantage, as the school's test scores remain well below the state averages. Overall, the data indicates that the Saint Francis school district faces significant challenges in providing quality education to its students, particularly at the high school level, and addressing the underlying factors contributing to the academic performance gaps may be crucial for improving outcomes for the district's students.
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