Summary:
The data provided focuses on a single high school, Lawrence Gardner High School, located within the Department of Corrections district in Kansas. This school serves grades 7-12 and has an enrollment of 82 students, with a diverse student population and significant economic disadvantages.
Lawrence Gardner High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of Kansas high schools over the past three school years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state averages, with only 4% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 26.74% and 21.04%, respectively. Additionally, a staggering 96.34% of students at the school receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
The data highlights the significant educational challenges faced by students in the Department of Corrections system. The findings suggest that these students may require targeted interventions and support systems, such as individualized instruction, social-emotional learning, and wraparound services, to address their unique educational needs and improve their academic outcomes. The data also underscores the importance of ensuring equitable access to quality education, regardless of a student's socioeconomic background or the educational system they are a part of.
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