Summary:
The city of Spearville, Kansas is home to two schools - Spearville Elementary and Spearville Junior/Senior High. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade within the Spearville school district.
Spearville Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Kansas and earning a 5-star rating. The school's test scores significantly exceed the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Spearville Junior/Senior High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, with mixed test scores that suggest room for improvement at the secondary level.
The data reveals that Spearville Elementary spends less per student than Spearville Junior/Senior High, yet achieves better academic outcomes. This raises questions about how the Spearville school district is allocating resources and whether the higher spending at the secondary level is translating into improved student performance. The district may benefit from examining the successful practices at the elementary level and exploring ways to replicate them at the secondary level.
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