Summary:
The city of Yates Center, Kansas is home to two schools: Yates Center Elementary and Yates Center High, both of which serve the Woodson school district. These schools have demonstrated strong academic performance, with Yates Center Elementary consistently ranking in the top half of Kansas elementary schools and maintaining a 3-star rating, while Yates Center High School has also maintained a 3-star rating.
Yates Center Elementary stands out for its high percentage of white students (91.03%) and lower percentages of minority students, such as African American (0.32%) and Hispanic (3.53%). The school has generally higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state averages, particularly in grades 3-5. Yates Center High School, on the other hand, has lower proficiency rates in these subjects compared to the state averages for 10th grade, but both schools have relatively high proficiency rates in Science.
Financially, Yates Center Elementary spends $12,410 per student, while Yates Center High School spends $13,760 per student. Both schools have a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Yates Center Elementary at 53.21% and Yates Center High at 51.46%. This suggests that the schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, which may have implications for resource allocation and support services.
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