Rock Hills

The Rock Hills school district in Kansas consists of two schools: Rock Hills Elementary School and Rock Hills Junior/Senior High School. While the elementary school maintains relatively consistent test scores, the high school has seen significant improvements in its statewide ranking, moving from 122nd out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 92nd out of 327 in 2022-2023 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Both schools have student-teacher ratios slightly lower than the state average, which could be a positive factor for student learning. However, the schools also have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This could be a contributing factor to the schools' academic performance and may require targeted interventions and support.

While the elementary school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally close to or slightly below the state averages, the high school's performance is more uneven, with some grades performing significantly below the state averages. This suggests there may be opportunities for improvement at the secondary level, and the district should continue to focus on data-driven decision-making and strategies to address the academic needs of its students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.