Summary:
The city of Washington, Kansas is home to two schools: Washington Elementary and Washington County High School, both part of the Washington County Schools district. While Washington Elementary demonstrates stronger academic performance, with 66.65% of 3rd graders proficient in math compared to the state average of 50.4%, Washington County High School struggles, with 0% of 10th graders proficient in math, well below the state average of 21.04%.
Both schools serve predominantly white student populations, with over 83% of students identifying as such. However, they also have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at 51.94% and 49.39% respectively, indicating a lower socioeconomic status among the student body. Interestingly, Washington County High School spends more per student ($15,037) compared to Washington Elementary ($13,113), despite its poorer academic performance.
Overall, the data suggests that while Washington Elementary is performing better academically, both schools face challenges related to student demographics and resource allocation. The declining statewide rankings of both schools over the past few years also raise concerns about the overall quality of education in the area. Further analysis would be needed to fully understand the factors driving these trends and identify potential strategies for improvement.
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