Summary:
The Doniphan West Schools district in Kansas consists of two schools: Doniphan West Elementary School and Doniphan West Junior/Senior High School. The elementary school has consistently performed well, ranking in the top half of Kansas elementary schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the junior/senior high school has experienced more fluctuations in its performance, with a 3-star rating in 2021-2022, a 1-star rating in 2022-2023, and a return to 3 stars in 2023-2024.
Doniphan West Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, often exceeding the district and state averages. The school is particularly strong in 4th and 6th grade English Language Arts, as well as 3rd and 6th grade Mathematics. Additionally, the elementary school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate significantly exceeds the district and state averages. Meanwhile, the junior/senior high school shines in 10th grade English Language Arts, with a proficiency rate nearly double the state average, and in 8th grade Science, where its proficiency rate is higher than the district and state.
The data also reveals some key differences between the two schools. Doniphan West Elementary School has a higher free and reduced lunch rate (45.05%) compared to the junior/senior high school (36.84%), which may suggest a greater need for additional support and resources. However, the junior/senior high school spends significantly more per student ($18,767) than the elementary school ($10,723). Both schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Doniphan West Elementary at 12.6 and Doniphan West Junior/Senior High at 11.1, which may contribute to their ability to provide more individualized attention and support for students.
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