Summary:
The city of Yates Center, Kansas is home to two schools: Yates Center Elementary and Yates Center High, both part of the Woodson school district. While Yates Center High is a standout performer, ranking in the top 25% of Kansas high schools, Yates Center Elementary lags behind, placing in the middle of the pack for elementary schools in the state.
Yates Center High has consistently improved its statewide ranking over the past three years, now sitting at 79 out of 318 Kansas high schools. It has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating above-average performance. In contrast, Yates Center Elementary is ranked 292 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and has a 3-star rating, which is average. Yates Center High outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 10th grade students, while Yates Center Elementary struggles in many grade levels and subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts.
Both schools have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic challenges in the Yates Center community. The district is investing resources into education, with higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios at both schools. However, the mixed academic outcomes suggest that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be at play. Further analysis and investigation into the specific factors driving these differences could help inform strategies to support student achievement across the district.
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